Regulatory and Legislative Update - March 2025
March 19, 2025 | Dan Boaz
Contents Regulation and Enforcement Comments on broker transparency proposal are due March 20 Adrienne Camire named FMCSA acting administrator Senate confirms Chavez-DeRemer as Labor secretary EPA plans to reverse electric vehicle mandate, reconsider NOx rule CVSA schedules International Roadcheck for May 13-15 Legislation Senate panel holds hearing on cargo fraud and theft Courts Carrier sues TQL for refusing FMCSA dictate over disclosure Advocacy and Comment Regulation and Enforcement Comments on broker transparency proposal are due March 20 As discussed last month, FMCSA under the Trump administration has signaled that it is inclined to pursue the broker transparency proceeding launched late in the Biden administration. Although virtually all other regulatory activity has been halted pending review, FMCSA reopened the comment period that initially ended on January 21. Comments are...
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Regulatory and Legislative Update - February 2025
February 26, 2025 | Dan Boaz
Contents Regulation and Enforcement FMCSA reopens comment period on broker transparency Truck Leasing Task Force issues final report opposing lease-purchase programs DOT appoints several FMCSA officials FMCSA withdraws several pending rulemaking following regulatory freeze Nomination hearing for Trump’s DOL pick slated for February 19 Trump orders 10-for-1 deregulation initiative EPA refers Biden administration’s CARB waivers to Congress Legislation Bills on FMCSA enforcement authority introduced in the House and Senate Advocacy and Comment Regulation and Enforcement FMCSA reopens comment period on broker transparency In a sign that the Trump administration is considering expanded broker transparency in some form, FMCSA has reopened the comment period on the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) issued last November despite a halt on almost all other federal regulatory activity initiated...
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Regulatory and Legislative Update - January 2025
January 15, 2025 | Dan Boaz
Contents Regulation and Enforcement FMCSA expands crash preventability review criteria FMCSA to highlight upcoming SMS changes in January 16 webinar Compliance date pushed back for certain provisions of broker/forwarder rule Trump labor pick, port dispute stance raise questions about labor policy FMCSA proposes to waive hazmat endorsements for certain limited operations Company denied exemption for limited interstate driving by younger drivers Private fleet denied lighting exemption due to inactive DOT number Autonomous vehicle firms denied exemption concerning warning devices FMCSA removes 15 devices from list of registered ELDs Legislation Multiple trucking-related bills die at the end of the 118th Congress Courts Supreme Court won’t review law allowing California to set emissions standards Advocacy and Comment Regulation and Enforcement FMCSA expands crash preventability review...
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Regulatory and Legislative Update - November 2024
November 22, 2024 | Dan Boaz
Contents Regulation and Enforcement Trump presidency to bring big labor, environmental policy changes FMCSA regulations might not change much under Trump President Trump nominates former Rep. Sean Duffy as DOT secretary FMCSA acts on broker transparency, SMS changes in election’s aftermath FMCSA plans to postpone elements of broker/forwarder financial responsibility rule States begin mandatory CDL downgrades for clearinghouse violations Truck Leasing Task Force meeting rescheduled for December 3 Legislation Lame duck session of Congress unlikely to produce much change for trucking Courts Federal judge strikes down rule expanding overtime pay eligibility Advocacy and Comment Regulation and Enforcement Trump presidency to bring big labor, environmental policy changes The election of President Trump might not mean that much for motor carrier safety regulation in the near term, but it...
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Regulatory and Legislative Update - October 2024
October 25, 2024 | Dan Boaz
Contents Legislation Speed limiters, preemption, and Norton bill await possible lame duck action DOT Funding Bill Additional States Considering California Type CARB Restrictions Regulation and Enforcement Significant FMCSA regulation is limited before the next administration FMCSA Registration Modernization Stakeholder Day III Advocacy and Comment Legislation Speed limiters, preemption, and Norton bill await possible lame duck action Although Congress technically continues to meet in October, all significant legislative action paused at the end of September until after the election. Congress is scheduled to reconvene November 12 in what is informally called a “lame duck” session. Among the big issues on the docket are continued funding of the federal government, which has been held in place through December 20 by virtue of a stopgap measure enacted by Congress and signed by President...
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Truckload Demand Remains Higher than this Time Last Year
July 12, 2022 | Dan Boaz
Based on the latest reports on durable goods manufacturers’ shipments, orders and inventories, freight volume has yet to decline. The most recent numbers from the US Census Bureau show that orders for manufactured durable goods increased in May by 0.7% to $267.2 billion. This follows increases for seven of the past eight months. This May, shipments of manufactured durable goods increased by $3.6 billion or 1.3%, followed by a 0.3 % rise in April. Inventories for manufactured durable goods have now increased for sixteen months and jumped by $2.7 billion, or 0.6%, in May following a 0.9% rise in April. According to Christopher Rupkey, chief economist at New York-based FWDBONDS, “There’s some inflation behind the increase in orders, but, nevertheless, there are a lot of dollars flowing through the economy right now. Businesses would not order new equipment if they thought consumers and...
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How Highway Closure Impacts Hot Shot Trucking California
January 23, 2018 | Dan Boaz
Natural disasters can disrupt any industry, but their impact is particularly serious for logistics companies. The recent mudslides in California are a powerful case in point. By blocking Highway 101, one of the Golden State’s most important roadways, this environmental crisis has diverted trucks from their usual routes. This has significantly increased the cost and difficulty of completing hot shot freight deliveries, hampering the economy of the entire state. Many of the most important deliveries in California run on a route between Santa Maria and Oxnard or Camarillo in the southern part of the state. Even a minor disruption to this route can seriously impact shippers, and the mudslides are far more than a minor disruption. Hot shot freight companies have thus had to reroute many of their vehicles, often by more than 100 miles. The Full Force of Highway Closure To understand the total...
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Louisiana's Transportation Plan To Benefit Hot Shot Trucking Industry
January 16, 2018 | Dan Boaz
After years of discussion and debate from countless stakeholders, Louisiana is starting a new infrastructure project. Governor John Bel Edwards unveiled a $600 million plan to improve the state’s highways. Focusing on widening Interstate 10, this plan will be a boon to Hot Shot Trucking and other transportation companies that traverse the state. Governor Edwards announced the plan on Friday, May 13th, claiming that it was “of the utmost importance for economic development and for convenience to the traveling public.” He drew attention to the “innovative funding mechanism” that officials had developed to pay for the improvements. The state will use GARVEE, or Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicle Bonds, to cover most of the initial construction costs. They will then pay off these bonds using Federal infrastructure aid over the next 12 years. Municipal and county governments will also chip...
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US Trucking Industry Hauls Record $726 Billion in Freight in 2015
August 16, 2016 | Dan Boaz
2015 was a remarkable year for the US trucking industry which saw it set a new record by hauling freight worth in excess of $726 billion over the twelve months. The latest data is provided by the American Trucking Association (ATA) and signals back-to-back years that freight value has exceeded $700 billion. ATA chief economist Bob Costello explained more; “According to our data, trucking revenues topped $700 billion for a second straight year, setting an all-time record of $726.4 billion in 2015, while trucks moved more than 10 billion tonnes of freight. While the first half of 2016 has been challenging for the industry, trucking is coming off two very strong years and we are optimistic about the future.” Other data from the study reveals that trucking accounted for some 81.5% of the national freight bill last year and that 10.49 billion tonnes of freight were transported in 2015. In...
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Mercedes-Benz to Move Sprinter Van Construction to USA
August 2, 2016 | Dan Boaz
At Hot Shot Trucking we frequently use fast and reliable sprinter fans to transport your urgent freight from state to state. The cargo capacity of sprinters matches up well with a few pallets or other suitably sized freight. We always match your urgent freight to the ideal vehicle to bring you the best value and transit time possible. Mercedes-Benz Vans USA has begun construction of
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Trucking Sector Sees Healthy Growth in May
June 22, 2016 | Dan Boaz
Welcome news for the trucking sector saw a healthy increase of 2.7% in for-hire truck tonnage for the month of May across the United States. A promising month of growth on the back of two straight months of small decreases.
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Hot Shot Trucking in Arkansas Will Benefit From New Interstate 57
April 26, 2016 | Dan Boaz
Encouraging news for hot shot trucking, our national freight network, and the trucking sector, in general, comes from Arkansas as approval to designate U.S. 67 as the 'Future I-57' has been forwarded. According to reports the Fiscal Year 2017 Transportation
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Flood Damaged Bridges, Roads in West Virginia Receive Emergency Funds
April 7, 2016 | Dan Boaz
Historic flooding across West Virginia at the end of last month has resulted in significant damage to many roads across the state but urgent repairs have already begun. Overall costs for needed repairs are estimated to be in the region of $40 million and the Federal Government has kicked in emergency relief funds of $5 million thus far.
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The Mid-America Trucking Show Begins This Week in Louisville
March 30, 2016 | Dan Boaz
This week sees the return of one of the biggest events on the annual trucking calendar as the Mid-America Trucking Show takes place in Louisville, Kentucky. Industry professionals, manufacturers and affiliated companies across the trucking industry will be present in huge numbers at the Kentucky Exposition Center.
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2015 Sees Record Sales for Class 8 and Class 5 Trucks
February 5, 2016 | Dan Boaz
2015 saw a strong year overall for the trucking sector and we witnessed the same in the hot shot trucking market with demand building throughout the year. The year-end numbers from ACT research also reveal that the long haul freight market for trucking continues to be in good health.
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