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FMCSA final HOS rule to take effect late September

The changes promise flexibility and speed but miss the mark on allowing a break to stop the clock on the 14-hour driving window, experts said.

By S.L. Fuller • UPDATED: May 27, 2020 at 8:42 a.m.

YRC troubles increase as Stifel suspends estimate, ratings

As YRC struggles to attain profitability, analysts expect LTL competitors to gain from the carrier's woes.

By Jim Stinson • May 14, 2020

75% payroll rule makes PPP loans useless, business owners say

Small business owners need help with operational costs, which the government's program fails to cover without risking loan forgiveness.

By Robert Freedman • May 05, 2020

Schneider's Q1 benefits from dropping last-mile service

The carrier is seeing signs of the economy beginning to recover, CEO Mark Rourke said.

By Jim Stinson • April 30, 2020

20K signatures: Calls grow for targeted federal relief

A KeepTruckin petition calls for targeted economic relief for insurance and truck payment costs, as officials warn of a "freight cliff" that could leave small carriers with inadequate liquidity to survive past the coronavirus crisis. 

By Jim Stinson • April 28, 2020

Tax expert: Maximize operating losses to get the most from federal coronavirus aid

Carrying back losses under the federal government's pandemic-response rule changes can help obtain a bigger tax refund, according to BDO partner Randy Schwartzman.

By Robert Freedman • April 27, 2020

OOIDA demands visibility alongside FedEx, JB Hunt in Trump economic revival group

"Hell, most don’t even know what the needs of owner-operators or professional drivers are under normal circumstances, let alone during a national crisis," the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association told members.

By S.L. Fuller • April 17, 2020

FMCSA extends emergency declaration, HOS exemptions until mid-June

The agency's first extension was set to expire May 15.

By Jim Stinson , S.L. Fuller • UPDATED: May 13, 2020 at 3:37 p.m.

Shutdown-impacted businesses taking PPP loans may risk losing CARES Act tax benefits

Until rules are released, it's not clear paying expenses with stimulus loan funds will help a business come tax time.

By Robert Freedman • April 07, 2020

UPS, FEMA boost collaboration in coronavirus response

Transport firms are operating as essential businesses, rushing to supply the public and private sectors with health equipment and pharmaceutical items.

By Jim Stinson • March 31, 2020

ATA: Trucking will benefit from $2.2T stimulus bill

The American Trucking Associations praised the bill for allowing smaller businesses to get disaster-related loans.

By Jim Stinson • March 30, 2020

Canada issues HOS exemptions for coronavirus response

The list of freight qualified for the hours-of-service exemption is identical in the U.S. and Canada. But there are more rules to follow north of the border. 

By S.L. Fuller • March 26, 2020

Peterbilt to recall four models, more than 35,600 trucks

Some models have a defect that could cause fire. 

By Jim Stinson • March 23, 2020

Trade orgs raise alarms about truckers' access to rest stops

Worn down and weary from delivering America's supplies, truckers are blocked from some state rest stops.

By Jim Stinson • March 19, 2020

Tires emit more pollution than exhaust, study finds

Pollution resulting from tire wear can be 1,000 times worse than exhaust emissions, according to initial testing from Emissions Analytics.

By S.L. Fuller • March 17, 2020

State DOTs mull further action to ease trucking rules during coronavirus crisis

Some states let FMCSA take the lead, while other DOTs act in addition.

By Jim Stinson • March 16, 2020

States, FMCSA waive trucking regs as coronavirus increases need to restock

Waiving rules could mean a better response to the COVID-19 crisis.

By Jim Stinson • March 16, 2020

Canadian driver shortage creates $2.2B industry revenue loss

The intertwined nature of North American trucking means a driver shortage in Canada could have serious impact on U.S. industries.

By Jim Stinson • March 13, 2020

Expanded emergency HOS exemptions include paper goods, fuel

The FMCSA began lifting trucking regulations to allow movement of supplies critical to coronavirus mitigation and recovery. 

By S.L. Fuller • UPDATED: March 18, 2020 at 5:15 p.m.

US House introduces $755M bill to fund truck parking spaces

Congress said millions of dollars will help fix the shortage in available parking spots for commercial trucks, a years-long industry concern.

By Jim Stinson • March 10, 2020

Deep Dive

Coronavirus has trucking experts on edge for 2020

Forecasts for the remainder of the year are mute, as COVID-19 and driver shortages play out.

By Jim Stinson • March 09, 2020

California AG files brief to overturn AB5 injunction

U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez​ said California "encroached on Congress’ territory" by removing motor carriers' choice to use owner-operators. The injunction remains in place until the court reaches a final verdict in the case. 

By Matt Leonard • UPDATED: March 16, 2020 at 9:02 a.m.

FMCSA sends final HOS rule to the White House

The suggested changes would provide more flexibility to truck drivers' 30-minute breaks and would allow them to split up the required 10-hour break from driving.

By Matt Leonard • UPDATED: March 3, 2020 at 10:44 a.m.