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Operational Costs Jump Over 6% in 2023
ATRI Details 12.5% Increase in Truck Insurance
2025 UCR Registration Fees Will Rise
Average Increase Will Be 25%
USDOT Taps New FMCSA Administrator
Candidate has no trucking industry experience
NYC Congestion Toll Brings Trucker Lawsuit
The MTA announced it would charge a toll on every vehicle entering the central business district of Manhattan, which it has named the “Congestion Relief Zone” - the portion of Manhattan below 60th Street.
New Registration System Will Be “One-Stop Shop” for Truckers
ICSA is closely following the development of a new federal process for truckers to apply for and obtain operating authorities. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has told truckers that its new system for carriers to register their businesses will simplify the processes that now require several separate actions on the carrier’s part.
Large Majority of Truckers Overcharged for Towing
A report released in late 2023 documented the extent to which trucking companies and their drivers have been victimized by predatory towing companies. The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) reported that 82.7% of truckers they surveyed had been overcharged by towing companies.
Cargo Theft Skyrocketing
CargoNet – the New Jersey-based data- and information-sharing company that works with law enforcement and motor carriers to combat cargo theft – just released the results from its 2024 First Quarter Supply Chain Risk Trends Analysis.
More Lawsuits Filed Against CA “Clean Truck” Mandate
A coalition of 17 states has filed a lawsuit against California, challenging its mandate that trucks and other heavy-duty vehicles operating in the state after a certain date be zero-emission vehicles.