newsworthy Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to ELD mandate June 13, 2017 DC Velocity Staff No Comments OOIDA's petition was last gasp in court to challenge mandate.Read More
newsworthy FMCSA scotches plan to weigh hike in trucker minimum insurance levels June 2, 2017 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Agency lacked enough information to move forward; nearly sixfold increase in liability coverage had been considered.Read More
newsworthy Court denies bid by driver group to re-hear decision upholding ELD mandate January 13, 2017 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Group vows appeal to Supreme Court; to press Congress, new administration.Read More
newsworthy For Elaine Chao, the easy part begins and ends tomorrow January 10, 2017 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Nominee for DOT secretary seen sailing through confirmation, after which the hard work starts.Read More
newsworthy OOIDA goes back to the legal well on ELDs; seeks full court rehearing on issue December 15, 2016 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Trade group executive says issues demand full court involvement.Read More
newsworthy Court panel upholds government's ELD mandate; rejects driver group's constitutionality argument November 1, 2016 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Analysts don't foresee much impact on capacity next year.Read More
newsworthy DOT calls for mandatory speed limiters to be installed in new heavy-duty trucks August 26, 2016 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Maximum speeds will be set following comment period, NHTSA, FMCSA say in joint proposal.Read More
newsworthy DOT, EPA finalize more stringent emissions standards for tractor-trailers August 16, 2016 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Truckers cautiously optimistic; environmental group hails action.Read More
newsworthy Truck drivers lose business during long dock detentions, survey shows July 15, 2016 Ben Ames No Comments Carriers, brokers on opposite ends on issue's significance.Read More
newsworthy DOT begins audit this month to assess impact of truck cargo delays June 16, 2016 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Audit to examine how available data can quantify the frequency of problem, impact on supply chains, broader economy.Read More