News: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced this week it is granting a waiver to Robert Bosch LLC and Mekra Lang North America allowing a digital mirror system that replaces the standard rearview mirrors on trucks. Vehicle Digital Mirror System, which replaces the standard large side mirrors on trucks with two interior…[Read more]

News: Increase in US truck freight pricing pressure. US shippers are at a crossroads when it comes to negotiating trucking contracts: continue to push for lower prices in the short-term or attempt to procure steadier rates for the long term?

Breaking News: Borderlands: Mexican rail blockade costing millions; Toyota, VW expanding in Mexico. Mexican farmers protesting water rights have blocked railway tracks across the country since Aug. 26, costing Mexico’s economy millions in delayed freight, according to trade officials.

Transportation news: Boeing expands lines as orders increase. Boeing (NYSE: BA) has opened two additional lines overseas to convert former passenger planes to freighters as orders for 737-800 and 767-300 increases.

Truckers News: The American Trucking Association, along with its Technology and Maintenance Council, holds the first National Technician Appreciation Week next week Sept. 21-25. ATA says NTAW will provide an opportunity to celebrate the hard work of diesel technicians. The week will feature a series of virtual events and educational sessions with…[Read more]

News: FMCSA extends the HOS waiver for truckers providing relief to states ravaged by wildfires. Per the extension, ” motor carriers and drivers providing direct assistance to the wildfire emergency in the Affected States are granted emergency relief from Parts 390 through 399 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations” “Direct assistance” includes…[Read more]

Trucking News:
Truck driver sparks controversy after attending the Zoom meeting while driving.
More than 80% of polled truck drivers disapprove of lowering interstate driving age. Many truck drivers sounded off about the possible consequences-both good and bad-in a recent poll.

Top News: Truckers hold differing opinions over potential hair follicle testing, poll reveals.
On September 1st, the Drug Testing Advisory Board with the US Department of Health and Human Services submitted a hair testing proposal to the Federal Register for publication, with the hopes that the public, including truck drivers, will be able to…[Read more]

News: Truckload traffic jumps as shippers move freight away from Hurricane Laura. Heavey rain and tropical-storm-force winds have already begun and the storm’s impacts are expected to intensify.

News: Gulf Coast freight haulers prep for Hurricane.
Claridy recommends making sure that truck drivers and companies know the ins and outs of their physical damage coverage before the onset of hurricane season.

Top News: Federal grant helps veterans get CDLs
DMACC Transportation Institute director Dave Pfiffner said this “Trucking with the Troops” grant as it is affectionately known, will cover up to 100 percent of the program costs for individuals to take the seven-week class A Commerical Drivers’s License(CDL) training program, including tuition,…[Read more]

News/ American Trucker:
When there is an important story that could impact the trucking industry, economy, or the general role of truck drivers, you will find it in Trucking News. FMCSA examines opening interstate trucking to younger drivers.
An FMCSA Federal Register notice request comments on a new pilot program that would allow 18-to…[Read more]

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