Upcoming Events:
- April 2nd, 2025 – Southern Utah Trucking Association Charitable Golf Tournament (Save the Date)
- May 7th – 9th, 2025 – Utah Trucking Association Management Conference & Trucking Expo (Save the Date)
Announcements:
Richard Pack Wilkins Jr. (December 6, 1958 — December 12, 2024)
Great Salt Lake Truck Show Committee $50,000 to the National Kidney Foundation of Utah & Idaho
Special thanks to all Utah Trucking Association members who help support the Great Salt Lake Truck Show this year as well as all the members who serve on the truck show committee that help with the success of the event.
Resources:
Samba Safety
Utah Trucking Association 401K
News:
What a Second Trump Administration Means For Trucking
With the election finally behind us and President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet taking shape, the trucking industry is beginning to look ahead at what Trump’s second term will look like. A second Trump administration likely means a change in direction of the regulatory agenda when it comes to trucking. A number of issues are on the industry’s radar for possible change, including independent contractor classification, emissions regulations and much more.
Transportation Unemployment Rate Rises in November 2024
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has reported that the unemployment rate of the U.S. transportation sector has risen to 4.8 percent, which is not seasonally adjusted in November 2024. The data has been updated on the Bureau of Transportation Statistics’ (BTS) Unemployment in Transportation dashboard.
FMCSA: Missing Label on Rear-Impact Guards Not a Compliance Issue
Faded or missing rear-impact guard labels do not indicate a current compliance issue, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said in guidance issued on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The clarification was issued in response to efforts by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance and the American Trucking Associations.
How Will Trucking Fare Against Tariffs? Economists Weigh In
The true impact of tariffs, and which ones will ultimately materialize, is still unclear, experts said.
FMCSA Removes Four Devices From the List of Registered ELDs
Motor carriers and drivers using COLUMBUS ELD and MasterELD devices have 60 days to replace them with compliant ELDs after the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) removed them from the list of registered ELDs. (The Trucker Today)
DOT Proposes Change to Drug-Testing Rules
The U.S. Department of Transportation is proposing to revise its drug testing procedures rule, which became effective on June 1, 2023, to provide interim provisions to require employers to conduct directly-observed urine tests in situations where oral fluid tests are currently required, but oral fluid testing is not yet available.
Why Independent Contractor Rules Matter for Trucking
The trucking industry has strong opinions about regulators’ independent contractor classification rules. But how important are these rules? The classification concerns a regulation that has little effect on the industry and a population that makes up a minority of total drivers.
Will Per Diem Be Restored For Company Drivers In 2025?
The Tax Fairness for Workers Act would allow workers to deduct common employment expenses, such as travel and uniform costs.
Jackson Group Peterbilt Adds Four Locations in Wyoming Through Purchase
Jackson Group Peterbilt has expanded its network with the purchase of Peterbilt of Wyoming. The locations are in Casper, Rock Springs, Cheyenne and Riverton, Wyo., to the Jackson Group Network. Jackson Group Peterbilt is family-owned and operates over 30 dealerships across eight states: Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
Trump’s FMCSA Chief Will Have Significant Sway Over Trucking
With President-elect Donald Trump’s transportation secretary and EPA administrator nominees now public, the trucking industry’s attention is turning to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Whoever heads the agency in the next administration will have regulatory power over closely-watched trucking safety rules on speed limiters, autonomous vehicles and other key issues.
Is Your Company Ready for Clearinghouse Phase II?
As 2024 draws to a close, motor carriers are working to make sure their teams are prepared to deal with new Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse standards. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse has unquestionably achieved much of its intended purpose. The burden of chasing down former employers of drivers in an effort to obtain drug and alcohol testing results has changed drastically. The required information is now just a query away in the Clearinghouse.
Data Reveals a Rising Trend in Fatal Accidents Involving Trucks
Accidents that result in fatalities have increasingly involved large trucks—with an increase of nearly 50% over the last 10 years—according to NHTSA. Here’s a breakdown of the latest data. More large trucks are causing fatalities, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The latest data analyzed by the National Safety Councilshows truck-involved fatalities are trending up.
Supreme Court Declines to Hear Case on California Emissions Waiver
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to review a lawsuit by 17 states that argued California’s vehicle emissions waiver was unconstitutional. The decision is another legal victory for the waiver, which faced several major legal challenges in the last two years.
How Trucking Can Combat Human Trafficking in 2025
A Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance initiative aims to raise awareness of human trafficking within the trucking industry in 2025. As truck drivers transport goods across the U.S., spending hours upon hours on highways and at truck stops, they’re uniquely positioned to witness, help, and report human trafficking.
