FMCSA extends CDL, CLP, medical certification waiver through Sept. 30
In another action related to the national emergency declared by President Donald Trump on March 13, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has extended
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FMCSA eases controlled substance testing for returning drivers
WASHINGTON — In a June 5, 2020 announcement, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) eased the process of returning to work for drivers who
Emergency HOS suspension extended, but modified by FMCSA
WASHINGTON — On June 8, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced that Emergency Declaration No. 2020-02, which suspended parts 390 through 399 of
U.S. Class 8 Truck Sales fall to recessionary levels in May
As expected, U.S. sales of Class 8 trucks declined sharply in May, according to data received today (June 10) from Wards Intelligence. According to Wards,
The timing is always right to improve fuel mileage
Fuel prices are down. Way down. That’s good, right? The price war waged by Russia and Saudi Arabia, coupled with worldwide bans on air travel
Werner founder steps down after 65 years
OMAHA, Neb. — Many driving entrepreneurs experience the pride in seeing their name on the side of their truck. Imagine seeing it on more than
Tonnage indexes show that April was dismal month for freight and manufacturing
Nobody expected April to be a good month for freight volumes, and it wasn’t. Almost all the economic indicators, from industrial production to retail sales,
Teaming up: Wes and Cindy Ward appreciate trucking fellowship
When the word “team” is used in trucking, it usually denotes two drivers taking turns at the wheel of one truck. In the case of
Werner Enterprises goes live on Trucker Tools platform
RESTON, Va., and OMAHA, Neb. – Trucker Tools has announced that Werner Enterprises is now live on the Trucker Tools platform. Werner joins Beemac, Schneider
At the Truck Stop: Kevin and Candice Rawls work as a team partnership in business and in life
PARAGOULD, Ark. — How do an assistant instructor at a regional college and a phlebotomist at a local medical center spend their lives once the
Passion and purpose: WIT Member of the Month Emily Soloby makes a career out of assisting, supporting women
Some people enjoy helping others, and some people make a career out of it. Emily Soloby most definitely belongs in the “career” category. For her
Trucking through COVID-19: Water-chemical company driver keeps swimming possible for Floridians during pandemic
MIAMI — With nonessential businesses shut down across the nation, it’s tempting to think that a company that delivers swimming pool chemicals wouldn’t have much
April 2020 Class 8 truck sales barely half of those a year ago
April was the worst month for new Class 8 truck sales in the U.S. market in more than three years. To find a worse month,
Polite protesting truckers get results in Washington
WASHINGTON — Naysayers had been at it since before the start of the May 1 “mayday” protest by small trucking business owner-operators. It seemed that
White House meeting produces ‘sort of a victory’ for jubilant protesters
WASHINGTON — On the 20th day of protest along Constitution Avenue in Washington D.C., more than 100 small business truckers got what they’ve been waiting
End in sight as protesters prepare for White House meeting
WASHINGTON — As protesting truckers wind down Day 19 of their Washington D.C. protest on May 19, they are on the cusp of realizing their
United States Transportation Alliance joins DC protest; aims to help provide a common voice
The problem with a grass-roots movement is often determining which blade of “grass” will speak for the group. That’s been a visible issue with the
Truckers disrupt Trump press conference with air horn symphony on Day 15 of protest
WASHINGTON — Air horns could clearly be heard in the background as President Donald Trump spoke to the nation about the Administration’s latest work on
In conjunction with protests in Washington, OOIDA steps up its efforts to enact change
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) continued a busy week on Wednesday (May 13) with a message to the majority and minority leaders of both
Truckers see escalation, results during 13th day of Washington protest
WASHINGTON — After an eventful day in Washington May 13, small trucking businesses protesters came a very large step closer to achieving the goals of