California’s Meal Break Petition and Wyoming’s Wind Warnings
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is reviewing a petition from California seeking a waiver from the federal preemption of the state’s Meal and Rest Break (MRB) rules. California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Labor Commissioner Lilia García-Brower have filed this petition to enforce meal and rest break requirements for truck and bus drivers […]
Strike Over: UAW Workers and Mack Trucks Reach Agreement
The recent strike at Mack Trucks, a notable event in the truck manufacturing industry, has come to a close as members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) union overwhelmingly approved a new five-year contract. This decision marks the end of a 39-day walkout that had significantly impacted the company’s three plants. The journey to this […]
October’s Unexpected Turn: The Used Truck Market Takes a Dip
The used truck industry, particularly in the Class 8 segment, experienced an unusual contraction in October, deviating from typical seasonal trends. Despite a month-over-month increase in retail sales volumes by 10%, indicating a keen interest from buyers in lower prices, the overall industry faced a downturn. ACT’s Used Class 8 Retail In comparison with September […]
Trailer Orders Show Mixed Signals: A Glimpse into the Current State of the Industry
The world of commercial trailers is witnessing some interesting trends as October’s preliminary net trailer orders demonstrate a nominal increase from September, reaching 35,300 units. However, when compared to the previous year, there’s a noticeable decline of over 26%. This data, reported by ACT Research, offers a glimpse into the evolving dynamics of the trailer […]
Survey Reveals Americans’ Positive Perception of Truckers
In a refreshing contrast to the often undervalued perception of truckers, a recent survey has shed light on the public’s largely positive view of truck drivers and their significant contribution to the economy. CloudTrucks, a business management platform for owner-operators, conducted the survey titled “How America Thinks and Talks Trucks,” revealing insightful perspectives from the […]
FMCSA’s New Rule Tightens Financial Responsibility for Brokers and Freight Forwarders
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced a final rule, significantly altering the financial responsibility landscape for brokers and freight forwarders in the transportation sector. This pivotal rule aims to curb fraudulent activities and ensure more robust financial security in the industry. A key feature of this new regulation is the “Immediate Suspension […]
Freight Brokers Gain Legal Shield in Accidents, Shifting Greater Liability Risk to Carriers
In a remarkable legal ruling, Coyote Logistics, a subsidiary of UPS (NYSE: UPS), recently received a favorable decision in a high-profile truck accident case. The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, led by Judge Karoline Mehalchick, granted Coyote Logistics a summary judgment, dismissing the charges against them in a fatal accident case. […]
