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TCA’s David Heller says lack of truck parking is industry’s No. 1 issue WASHINGTON — It’s difficult enough to keep track of the myriad regulations that impact the trucking industry, but monitoring the status of proposed legislation and rulemakings complicate the process further.   That’s one reason why the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) offers a monthly webinar […]

Annual springtime weight restrictions on Michigan’s state roads begin LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and other local agencies are activating the state’s annual spring weight restrictions as the state slowly warms up.   During this seasonal transition, the roadbed is softened by the trapped moisture beneath the pavement, making it more

FMCSA to Delay Heavy Truck Speed Limiters Proposal Until May Agency Consulting With NHTSA on Controversial Issue The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is delaying until May a controversial proposal to require speed limiters on heavy-duty trucks, according to a regulatory update released late last month. FMCSA did not state a reason for the delay in the

CDL requirements would change under FMCSA proposal The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration plans to propose several changes to the CDL requirements that would “increase flexibility” for state driver licensing agencies and applicants. FMCSA announced earlier this week that it soon will publish a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register. Once that happens, the public

Early testing suggests highway guardrails not built for heavy EVs Preliminary crash testing finds that the nation’s guardrails may not be suitable for heavy electric vehicles (EVs). A test crash conducted at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Midwest Roadside Safety Facility involved a nearly 4-ton 2022 Rivian R1T. When the pickup truck crashed through a metal