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Bill aims to level playing field for railroad workers

1 day ago | freightwaves.com | John Gallagher

WASHINGTON — Railroad employees who supervise traffic moving through rail yards would receive the same work-hour protections as other rail workers, including those who operate trains, according to legislation introduced this week. U.S. Reps.
Check Call: It’s about giving more than receiving

2 days ago | freightwaves.com | Mary O'Connell

(GIF: GIPHY)It’s another month, which brings another book review. Special thanks to Kodie Yost for the recommendation. This month’s review is on The Go-Giver, by Bob Burg and John David Mann. Overall, the book gets 3.75/5 stars. Compared to other management and leadership books, many of the principles are the same, but how the Go-Giver presents the takeaways is unique and polarizing. The Go-Giver is written as a fictional story.
FMCSA eases trucker rules for July 4th displays

2 days ago | freightwaves.com | John Gallagher

WASHINGTON — Truck drivers hauling fireworks for the upcoming July 4th holiday shows will not have to worry about certain federal work-hour requirements with relief provided by FMCSA. The safety agency will exempt approximately 44 private carriers and their approximately 3,000 drivers from an hours-of-service and electronic logging device (ELD) requirement for the period from June 28 through July 8 through 2029, according to a notice posted by FMCSA on Wednesday.
Relay Payments expands into maintenance with trio of deals

3 days ago | freightwaves.com | John Kingston

Relay Payments has launched providing its payment services to maintenance, tires and repairs with the announcement of three new partnerships. The trio of repair and maintenance businesses that now accept payments through Relay are Southern Tire Mart at Pilot (which is a joint venture between the tire provider and the giant travel stop operator), Boss Truck Shops and AMBEST Service Centers. Southern Tire Mart at Pilot (STMP) has more than 75 locations.
Rail unions warn DOT rollbacks could jeopardize train safety

3 days ago | freightwaves.com | John Gallagher

WASHINGTON — Rail unions are raising concerns about the Trump administration’s plan to roll back protections for federal inspectors and investigators put in place in 2021 that they say could increase safety risks in the rail industry.
The first tropical storm of the 2025 hurricane season is here

3 days ago | freightwaves.com | John Paul Hampstead

In the early hours of Tuesday morning, the National Hurricane Center announced the formation of Tropical Storm Andrea, the first named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. Located in the central Atlantic, Andrea emerged after capitalizing on a fleeting window of favorable atmospheric conditions. Forecasters note that the storm is currently situated approximately 2,000 miles away from Florida, moving northeast at speeds between 15 and 20 mph.
Benchmark diesel price now at its highest level in almost a year after big jump

4 days ago | freightwaves.com | John Kingston

The benchmark price used for most fuel surcharges has hit its highest level in almost a year, just as oil prices in futures and physical markets are pushing against conventional wisdom by making a major retreat from their recent high levels. The Department of Energy/Energy Information Administration average weekly retail price soared 20.4 cents/gallon Monday, announced Tuesday, to $3.775/g. The price is now at its highest level since July 22, 2024, when it was $3.779/g.
Prepare for a hot, tight July 4th freight market

4 days ago | freightwaves.com | John Paul Hampstead

Trucking carriers operating in the spot market should see a nice payday if they choose loads carefully in the lead-up to the July 4th holiday, based on SONAR freight market data, while freight brokers need to stay in touch with their customers to protect their margins against potentially surging spot rates. The U.S. truckload market is currently navigating a complex landscape marked by economic uncertainty and fluctuating demand, as indicated by recent trends in tender rejections and spot rates.
The Ultimate Guide to FMCSA’s June 2025 Rule Rollouts: What Every Fleet Must Know

4 days ago | freightwaves.com | Rob Carpenter

For nearly a decade, FMCSA’s rules on English proficiency and medical certification have existed in regulatory limbo, passed but rarely enforced. The delays are over. Today, June 23, followed by June 25, 2025, two rule rollouts will go live and change the compliance landscape for fleets and drivers across America. This shift is both administrative and operational.
2025 Texas Trucking Show: A Reminder That Trucking is Still a People Business

4 days ago | freightwaves.com | Rob Carpenter

Every industry has its big game, and for trucking, the Mid-America Trucking Show might be the Super Bowl, but the 2025 Texas Trucking Show in Houston felt like one of the championships and a backyard BBQ rolled into one. I say one of the championships because in 16 days, the Walcott Truckers Jamboree at Iowa 81 will kick off.