Upcoming Events:
- August 16th – 17th, 2024: Great Salt lake Truck Show
- August 21st, 2024: Long Combination Vehicle Training
- August 27th, 2024: UTA membership Appreciation Fair
- September 11th, 2024: TruckPAC Golf Tournament
- September 17th – 19th, 2024: Driver Appreciation Week
- November 1st, 2024: Driver Awards Banquet
Announcements:
- Wall Street Transportation is liquidating all of their equipment and wanted to get the word out to anyone who may be interested. They have pallet racking, warehouse carts, supplies, several tractors, and many other pieces of equipment. For more information please text or call Andrea Horehled at 801-808-9163 or email her at andrea.horehled@gmail.com.
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Wyoming Gets Tough on Drivers Ignoring Road Closure Signs
Drivers of semi-trucks with enclosed trailers are being warned that if they ignore Wyoming road closure signs, they could be fined $1,000 and jailed up to 30 daysdue to a new law that took effect July 1 to reduce blow-over crashes in high winds.
Drivers Rank Camera as Top Safety Tech, as Long as it Faces Outward
More than 60% of respondents to CCJ‘s What Drivers Want survey, conducted in partnership with Lytx, said a forward-facing camera has the greatest impact on improving truck driver safety.
Trucking Friendly Legislative Record Shows in Trump VP Pick’s Short Time in the Senate
Vance, currently in just his second year as Ohio’s junior senator, was a co-sponsor of the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Actintroduced in 2023, which calls for the allocation of funds to create safe parking spots for trucks and make necessary improvements to existing truck parking areas. Vance also cosponsored the DRIVE Act, which would prohibit the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration from mandating speed limiters on heavy trucks.
Chevron Deference is Gone. What Does That Mean for Trucking?
The Supreme Court in June overruled Chevron deference, a major legal doctrine that articulated federal agencies’ ability to interpret the law. This raises the question of whether agency policies, like some emissions regulations, will still be supported by the judicial system. But is this a big deal for the trucking industry?
New CDC Policy May Affect Cross Border Drivers Who Travel with Dogs
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Laredo Field Office management is advising the traveling public that a new requirement implemented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention governing the importation of dogs will take effect nationwide on Aug. 1 and for those who may be traveling internationally with a dog to prepare accordingly.
Report Reveals Riskiest Driving Behaviors Across the Country
Each year, telematics provider Lytx releases its State of the Data report, which provides insights on roadway risks and trends. The 2024 report, released at the end of May, was compiled from more than 40 billion miles of driving data from 2023.
ATA Commends House Committee’s Support Against Predatory Towing
The American Trucking Associations responded favorably to the House Appropriations Committee for voting in support of a provision to crack down on predatory towing as part of the fiscal year 2025 transportation funding bill.
EPA Considering Waiver for California’s Diesel Ban Regulation
The Environmental Protection Agency announced in a Federal Register notice publishing Friday that it will host a public meeting and open a comment period regarding a potential waiver to allow the California Air Resources Board to implement its Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) regulations. The ACF rule requires all new medium- and heavy-duty vehicles sold or registered in the state to be zero-emission by 2036 and requires all trucks to be zero-emission by 2042.
Mexico Averages 5 Cargo Theft Incidents a Day in June
In June, Mexico averaged five cargo truck thefts per day for a total of 150 reported incidents across the country’s roadways, according to data from the National Association of Vehicle Tracking and Protection Companies (ANERPV). Tractor-trailer thefts increased 4.1% year-over-year in June from the same month last year. ANERPV reported 843 total tractor-trailer thefts from January through June. Main targets were trucks transporting food and beverages and construction materials.
Why Do Truck Drivers Leave a Fleet?
Money. It’s either the root of all evil, the thing that makes the world go ’round or, somehow, both. In either case, it’s the top factor that truck drivers said would lure them away from their current job and to another fleet.
FMCSA Says it Has Too Little Data to Assess Double-Brokering Fraud
Federal regulators have told Congress that the administration is struggling to get a handle on broker fraud due to a lack of data as well as jurisdictional issues. In a “Unlawful Brokerage Activities” report sent to Congress last week, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration confirmed that it continues to assess the relationship between motor carrier safety and unlawful brokerage incidents.
Trump’s VP Pick Supports Truck Parking, Opposes Speed Limiters
Former President Donald Trump, a vocal supporter of the trucking industry while he was in Washington – particularly owner-operators – has picked a running mate who is on the record for supporting two of truck drivers’ top legislative priorities.
Clark: Eight Strategies for Recruiting Diesel Technicians
Though the industry often feels vulnerable because of the driver shortage, there’s also a shortage that is just as concerning, if not more so. That’s the diesel technician shortage. If your trucks aren’t ready to ride, it won’t matter how many drivers you have. According to industry experts, the United States has roughly 80,000 open diesel technician roles, and the industry will add 28,000 additional openings each year to 2030.
With Biden Out of the Presidential Race, Will the New Candidate Support the Trucking Industry?
As part of the Biden administration, Harris has voiced general support for the trucking industry as well as support for the Environmental Protection Agency’s goal of zero emissions for heavy trucks. Should she gain the presidential nomination, her final stance on industry issues, as well as the stance of her running mate, will be subject to scrutiny.
ACT Research: Preliminary Net Trailer Orders for June Reflect Continued Slowdown
Preliminary net trailer orders rose slightly from May to June, but at 6,300 units, they were lower than last June — down 19% year over year. Seasonal adjustment in the cycle boosts June’s tally to 8,100 units.
Senate Committee Approves DOT Funding Bill with Truck Parking, Predatory Towing Provisions
The bill, which now has to be passed by the full Senate and agreed upon by the House, does not include certain trucking provisions that are in the House version, such as a block of FMCSA’s proposed speed limiter mandate.
Alert: FMCDA Warns of Fake Phishing Emails
An email is being sent to registered entities by someone pretending to be FMCSA and requesting that you complete an attached form, and, in some cases, they are also asking for a certificate of insurance and Driver’s License to help protect you against fraud. There is also a threat that if you don’t respond within a day that you will be fined, which is also not an FMCSA practice.
Trailer Brake Inspections Can Make or Break Your Day
It takes a robust braking system to bring 80,000 lb. (36,000 kg) of moving tractor-trailer to a halt. And half of that system sits on a trailer, about 45 feet (about 13.5 meters) behind the driver.
CVSA Releases 2024 Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative Results
This year, 38,158 wallet cards, 13,510 window decals, and 1,603 posters were distributed. There were 334 human trafficking outreach events, and 204 presentations were delivered. In addition, 692 media contacts were made, and there were 107 reported social media posts.
Freight Rate Rebound Timeline Remains Muddy
A timeline for a rebound in freight rates and market conditions remains muddy into the second half of 2024, according to executives and analysts.
How Freight Fraud Became the Perfect Crime
Freight fraud has become an all-too-familiar term in the transportation and logistics sectors in recent years. Although fraud has long been a challenge in the field, industry experts observe that these criminals have evolved alongside FreightTech, leaving supply chain participants uncertain about who will bear the burden of finding solutions.
NTSB Raises Concerns Over Marijuana Rescheduling Proposal
The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday responded to a proposed rule by the Drug Enforcement Administration to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act, warning the rule could imperil federally required drug testing for truck drivers, airline pilots and others in safety-sensitive positions.
Clean Fuels Alliance Suing EPA Over Renewable Fuel Standard Delay
The Clean Fuels Alliance America, the trade association representing the biodiesel, renewable diesel, and aviation fuel industries, formally notified the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) last week of its intent to sue the federal agency over its failure to issue finalized 2026 Renewable Fuel Standards (RFS).The EPA is required by statue to issue the latest RFS standards 14 months prior to the start of the compliance year. For 2026, that deadline comes at end of this October.
Hawaii Ranks Safest but Worst Overall State for Truckers
Hawaii, Rhode Island and Massachusetts are the safest states for truck drivers, according to a recent study that looked at the number of fatal semi-truck accidents per capita as well as salary and other factors to determine the best and worst states to be a trucker.
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