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Colson Asks South Alabama Officials to Re-think Truck-Only Toll Option
By Al MuskewitzMark Colson is all for improving the state's infrastructure, reducing traffic congestion and the building of the I-10 Mobile River Bri...
Jun 10, 2021
Legislation for the Ladies
By Reagan Payne Senator Tammy Baldwin shattered Wisconsin’s glass ceiling when the 2nd Congressional District elected her the state’s first f...
Mar 26, 2021
DRIVE Safe Act Introduced in Both Houses
The idea of professional truck drivers under 21 crossing state lines to deliver their goods, a potential solution to the industry's growing driver sh...
Mar 11, 2021
Ready for the HOS Rules Changes?
Updates based off feedback from commercial drivers go into effect Sept. 29; FMCSA to form an advisory committee of 20-25 CMV drivers. By Al Muskew...
Sep 25, 2020
FMCSA Moving Forward on Program to Open Interstate Commerce to Young Drivers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is moving forward with a proposal and request for comment on a pilot program to allow younger commerc...
Sep 04, 2020
CVSA Postpones International Roadcheck
Normal roadside safety inspections and traffic enforcement will continueBy Al MuskewitzThe Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has postponed this year...
Mar 25, 2020
FMCSA Provides Relief for Drivers During Outbreak
WASHINGTON – The federal government provided relief to the nation’s truckers today by issuing an expanded national emergency declaration to provi...
Mar 18, 2020
Roadcheck Inspectors Looking at All, but Focusing on Requirements
By Al MuskewitzTruckers, have your papers ready and up to date.The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s 33rd annual International Roadcheck gets un...
Feb 21, 2020
ATA's Spear Again Advocates Young Drivers to Congress
By Al Muskewitz Chris Spear, president and CEO of the American Trucking Associations told lawmakers Tuesday something that seems a fundamental answe...
Feb 04, 2020
Industry groups applaud proposed HOS changes
By Al MuskewitzWright Media Editor-in-Chief For truck drivers who have long complained about the scheduling pressures put on their day by current re...
Aug 14, 2019