The FMCSA has suspended hours regs for relief haulers along the Gulf Coast, and a portion of Interstate 10 at the Alabama/Florida line is closed since Hurricane Sally made landfall and wreaked havoc. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued a regional emergency declaration for Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi, allowing … Read More
Wildfire activity has resulted in several highway closures in both Oregon and Washington, as well as delays in permit issuance in Oregon. The Oregon permit office is located within 30 miles from one of the wildfires, and as a result the office is currently closed with no additional information. Anyone … Read More
Medallion Transport Holdings – parent company of NHH Services – is going the extra mile for owner-operators during this year’s National Truck Driver Appreciation Week September 13-19. Company CEO and two members of the executive team will be ready to get their hands dirty to show their gratitude. CEO, Gary … Read More
Twin tropical storms Marco and Laura will make landfall Monday and Tuesday bringing some storm surge warnings, evacuations and possible travel restrictions. A storm surge warning remained in effect from Morgan City to Ocean Springs, Mississippi, where 2 to 4 feet of storm surge was possible. A tropical storm warning … Read More
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Roadcheck, the year’s largest inspection blitz, has been rescheduled for Sept. 9 – 11. Owner-operators and carriers have a month to prepare for the 72-hour enforcement period which has a special emphasis on the driver requirements component of inspections. The blitz was originally scheduled … Read More
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Brake Safety Week will proceed as scheduled Aug. 23-29. Enforcement officials will inspect commercial motor vehicles throughout the week for critical brake violations. Any brake-related or other critical out-of-service inspection item violations will restrict those vehicles from traveling until corrected. Vehicles that pass eligible … Read More
Starting July 29, Love’s is requiring customers to wear face coverings or masks while inside all Love’s Travel Stops. The Oklahoma City-based Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores announced today that all of its stores will require a mask or face covering July 29 at all 520 locations across 41 … Read More
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s 2020 Operation Safe Driver Week is set for July 12-18 and this year’s emphasis will be on speeding. During this week-long traffic enforcement safety initiative, law enforcement personnel throughout North America will be looking for commercial and passenger vehicle drivers who are engaging in unsafe … Read More
Spring is here, and although Spring can mean better weather is on the horizon, the safety hazards of Winter aren’t necessarily gone. There are still a lot of safety precautions that need to be taken into consideration and weather is still a factor. Here are some safe driving tips for … Read More
Effective 6:00 a.m. Friday, May 8, 2020, weight restrictions will be lifted on all state trunkline highways within the entire state of Michigan. This spring weight restriction update does not alter or affect the direction given in Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order 2020-44 (COVID-19). Weight Restrictions are implemented during the spring frost thaw period and … Read More
