New Brunswick Commercial Vehicle Officers Now with Radar Devices

FREDERICTON - Officers certified and trained by RCMP to enforce speed limits.

Daimler Trucks Compliant with 2014 Greenhouse Gas Regs

PORTLAND, OR. - Daimler's complete 2013 portfolio of trucks certified compliant one full year ahead of deadline.

Safety Groups File Lawsuit Over Hours-of-Service Rule Change

WASHINGTON - Safety groups take issue with 11-hour limit and restart provision, but for different reasons than the ATA.

Canadian Trucking Alliance Announces Text-based EOBR Campaign

TORONTO - CTA says MPs need to hear from those who support EOBR mandate.

Beyond the Border Talks Going Well, says CTA

OTTAWA - But industry input needed on in-bond process.

Ontario to Allow Longer Tractor Wheelbases

TORONTO - OTA applauds proposed change, says it would allow industry more flexibility.

New Study says EPA Mandates Underestimated Costs for Trucks

WASHINGTON - Mandates resulted in high vehicle prices, depressed sales, says NADA/ATD

Truckers to be Penalized for Accidents That Aren’t Their Fault

WASHINGTON - Pressure from special interest groups causes FMCSA to pull back on CSA amendment.

OOIDA and ATA Praise U.S. Senate on Passing Highway Bill

WASHINGTON - Bill represents an important step, says OOIDA and ATA.

Truckload Carriers Joins HOS Rule Challenge

ALEXANDRIA, VA. - Safety is important, says TCA, but need rule that will take us forward, not backward.

Have Your Say on FMCSA’s Drug and Alcohol Regs

ARLINGTON, VA - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is taking comments on its proposed clearinghouse for drug and alcohol test results until April 21.

New Border Regs Edging Closer to Truck Carriers

OTTAWA, ON - The Canada Border Services Agency's eManifest requirements under the Advanced Commercial Information program was pre-published last weekend in the Canada Gazette, Part I.

PEI Truckers Told to Transport Heavy Loads Before Spring

CHARLOTTETOWN, PE - Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Minister Robert Vessey advises commercial haulers to transport their heavier-than-normal loads now before spring weight restrictions are placed on Island roadways.

No 30-Min Break Required For Livestock Haulers

WASHINGTON, DC- The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will exempt drivers of vehicles hauling livestock from the 30-minute break requirement during the first eight hours of a shift. The exemption will remain in place for one year only.

U.S. Senate Votes to Possibly Suspend Restart Rule

GRAIN VALLEY, MO - The Senate Appropriations Committee voted 21-9 in favor of suspending the current 34-hour restart provision of the hours of service rule while the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration studies the rule's impact.