Trucking’s exemption from Calif.’s owner-operator test still in place, despite state court opinion
A California appellate court had ruled in favor of applying A.B. 5 to trucking, but a federal injunction on enforcement of the law against motor carriers “remains in place until it is no longer in place,” said Roginson, “regardless of what the state co…
Army vet and Werner driver wins a Kenworth T680
Trucking news and briefs for Monday, Dec. 7: Army vet and Werner Enterprises trucker Ivan Hernandez won a new Kenworth T680 in a rookie driver recognition program. A new Peterbilt Store opens in West Columbia, South Carolina. And: A reminder to watch o…
Port of Long Beach Prioritizes ‘Two-Way’ Intermodal Moves
The Port of Long Beach said balancing inbound and outbound cargo will boost operational efficiency during the strongest cargo surge in its history.
Trucks Likely to be Part of Nevada Climate Change Initiative
A California-like Clean Truck Program could be adopted by neighboring Nevada as a result of a sweeping new Nevada Climate Initiative.
DataQs: A ‘small victory’ amid ongoing difficulty in fighting errant roadside violations
It’s the most common sort of DataQs challenge — to an ‘incorrect violation’ on an inspection report, absent a citation to adjudicate in court. It’s also the least likely to be successfully changed, yet here’s an example where persistence paid off.
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Like to Drive? Don’t Worry About the Robots.
Some people like to drive. Other people, not so much. Why autonomous technology will be a good thing for both groups.
Lion Offering ChargePoint EV Charging
Lion Electric announced it will offer ChargePoint’s full line of commercial chargers and cloud services under a new reseller agreement, further expanding LionEnergy’s offering of charging hardware and software solutions.
Fuel Cells Really Are on the Way to Trucking
Hydrogen fuel cells are coming on strong, and maybe sooner than you think, says Rolf Lockwood in his Locking it In blog.
What Does MORE Act Mean for Truckers and Marijuana?
A bill that would decriminalize marijuana at the federal level has passed the House – although it has virtually no chance of getting through the Republican-controlled Senate. The bill also would allow marijuana to remain on the list of disqualifying su…
National Diesel Prices Average $2.50
National average diesel fuel prices were $2.50 per gallon as of Nov. 30, 2020, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. This uptick is higher than prices in late June and late August and is reaching peaks not seen since mid April.