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Hasty US exit from Europe could drive allies away from American arms, RAND says
A rapid, uncoordinated U.S. military drawdown from Europe could push key NATO allies further away from American weapons over the long term, according to a new RAND study, a shift the authors say would hurt the U.S. defense industrial base. RAND released the report, “Anticipating Allies’ Responses to U.S. Retrenchment from Europe,” on Wednesday. It examines how France, Germany, Poland…
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Diesel shortage? NASTC warns Congress
In a letter to U.S. House of Representatives leaders, the National Association of Small Trucking Companies (NASTC) shared its concerns and the concerns of a NASTC member over real potential for a crisis with a shortage of diesel fuel.NASTC and its member urged consideration of an export ban for diesel/distillate…
Court shoots down operator’s driverless warning-device waiver lawsuit as FMCSA gives 5-year extension
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is moving forward with an ongoing exemption that allows autonomous trucking companies to use cab-mounted warning beacons in lieu of traditional warning devices.FMCSA announced in a Federal Register notice publishing Friday, Oct. 9, that it is granting a five-year exemption to Aurora Operations and…
No more paper numbers: US military freight update amid ‘shadowy’ practices
The Army Transportation Command (ARTRANS) issued a Customer and Carrier Advisory Oct. 1 that effectively bans trucks with paper company insignia and DOT numbers from hauling military freight.The move followed Overdrive reporting on military vehicles and other freight entering a “shadowy” web of carriers moving a seemingly impossible amount of…
Will dyed diesel fuel damage my engine or void my warranty?
Article SummaryWhile a temporary federal order now permits semi-trucks to run on cheaper red-dyed diesel without voiding warranties or facing federal penalties, truckers must still watch out for varying state-level tax rules.No Mechanical or Warranty Risk: Chemically identical to standard ultra-low sulfur diesel, red diesel will not harm modern semi…
Florida planning $54M truck parking expansion
$54M for truck parking expansion allocated for Florida's turnpikeFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis last week highlighted more than $20 billion in investments aimed at revitalizing Florida’s turnpike, including nearly $54 million to expand and improve truck parking across the system.As part of the Florida Department of Transportation’s plan to widen the…
Broker ‘fines’ shaving the bottom line? Truckers can fight, win
This playbook was written by an owner-operator who's seen success recovering most of thousands of improper deductions from a large broker -- with no lawyer, no courtroom, just documentation, knowledge of federal transparency rules, and persistence. The 'fee' that starts the sagaIt's probably happened to you. The truck breaks down mid-route…