With the close of the latest Supreme Court session, STC has observed an interesting reevaluation of the role of the “administrative state.” The SCOTUS decision in West Virginia vs. EPA found that EPA overstepped its authority in creating emissions…
The Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999, defined FMCSA’s purpose as reducing the number and severity of large truck involved crashes. That year, FMCSA budget was $175 million and there were 5,727 fatalities in crashes involving large trucks…
One of the most transformational events in our nation’s history was the building of the interstate highway system. That epic undertaking required strong federal leadership from the top and a big help from regulators who provided their engineering expertise…
73% of younger drivers are introduced to trucking by an adult relative in their parents’ generation, according to new research published by the American Transportation Research Institute, suggesting that the industry may need to do a better job positioning…
Nationally, 9.2% of all violations written on roadside are for breaking hours of service rules, the highest percentage since the ELD Mandate. In Colorado, it’s a whopping 30.5%, according to Overdrive Magazine.
Total net revocations of motor carrier authorities have been at record levels in the past two months, with 6,300 being recorded in June following a month that saw 9,300 revocations. Diesel prices are, at least in part, to blame…
CVSA’s mission is to improve commercial motor vehicle safety. ATA’s Law Enforcement Advisory Board has several shared priorities with CVSA and stands ready to work with them to strengthen the bonds between industry and enforcement. Read the full article…
The American Trucking Association’s Law Enforcement Advisory Board is encouraging fleets to participate in the annual CVSA Operation Safety Driver week (July 10-16). There will be an increased law enforcement presence on the highways, as well as opportunities to…
In this two-part podcast hosted by Whip Around, trucking industry veteran Jim Park and STC’s Steve Keppler talk with Tim Boyle about “wheel ends” following this year’s focus during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s International Roadcheck. Jim and Steve…