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Dive Brief: ABF Freight President Seth Runser is set to be promoted next month to the position of president at ArcBest, the parent company of the LTL carrier, as announced by the company on Thursday. Seth Runser, ABF Freight president, will assume the role of ArcBest’s president on August 1. Permission granted by ABF Freight   Runser will be joined by Judy McReynolds, who will continue as CEO and chairman, in leading the company starting August 1. Matt Godfrey, currently VP of engineering at ABF Freight, will succeed Runser as president of the century-old LTL carrier. McReynolds praised Runser for…

The Claim: California’s Cargo Backlog Linked to Statewide ‘Truck Ban’ On October 13, President Joe Biden announced that the Port of Los Angeles, the busiest in the U.S., would begin operating 24/7 to alleviate supply chain issues nationwide. “This represents a crucial first step towards transitioning our entire freight transportation and logistics system to a 24/7 model,” Biden stated during a White House address. The announcement coincided with a backlog of cargo on the West Coast, driven in part by increased consumer spending as pandemic restrictions lifted. The situation worsened in September, with a record number of ships waiting off…

Are you a truck driver making regular trips to the UAE? Is your job requiring multiple entries into the country? Truck drivers can apply for a multiple-entry visa to the UAE, valid for either 30, 60, or 90 days, as outlined on the website of the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP). Stay informed with the latest updates. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Below is a guide detailing the application process, necessary documents, and associated fees for obtaining a multiple-entry visa for truck drivers. How to Apply You can apply for the multiple-entry visa through…

Upcoming NASCAR Events at Grandview Speedway Next week, Grandview Speedway will host another NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series program featuring the T.P. Trailer NASCAR Modifieds, T.P. Truck Equipment NASCAR Sportsman, and the Pro 4 Racing Series Four Cylinder stock cars. The event on Saturday, May 31, will consist of qualifying heats leading to three main features: a 30-lap race for the T.P. Trailer Modifieds, a 25-lap race for the T.P. Truck Equipment Sportsman, and another 25-lap event for Pro 4 Series competitors. Pit gates will open at 4 PM, followed by grandstand gates at 5:30 PM. Warm-ups will commence…

Tucker Carlson’s Return to Moscow Tucker Carlson, favored by Russian state media, visited Moscow this week, seemingly aiming to amplify Vladimir Putin’s narrative on Ukraine. Kremlin media figures hinted at a potentially more nefarious purpose behind his visit. Interview with Sergey Lavrov During his second trip to Moscow, Carlson interviewed Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The interview, aired Thursday night, provided the former Fox News host a platform to advocate for the Kremlin’s viewpoint that the U.S. should decrease its involvement in Ukraine to avert a catastrophic nuclear crisis. Speculations of Hidden Agendas While the discussion yielded no shocking insights,…

Modifications to the overweight motor carrier regulations in Indiana were introduced in House Enrolled Act 1190, which was enacted in April. (Getty Images) [Stay updated with transportation news: Subscribe to TTNews.] New Overweight Truck Regulations in Indiana New regulations concerning overweight trucks will come into effect in Indiana starting July 1. Overview of Legislative Changes The changes to the oversize and overweight motor carrier regulations are part of House Enrolled Act 1190, which became law in April. This legislation eliminates the specific lists of commodities and weight limits for certain goods from the definition of “overweight divisible load.” The act…

Mandatory English Proficiency for Truck Drivers Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy issued an order on Tuesday mandating that commercial truck drivers be proficient in English. Non-Compliance Consequences According to the new rules, drivers who do not meet the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s English-language proficiency standards will be removed from service. Emphasis on Safety “America First translates to safety first. Americans are significantly safer sharing the road with truckers who can comprehend and interpret our traffic signs. This sensible adjustment ensures that failure to comply results in more serious consequences,” Duffy stated in a release on Tuesday. Background on the Regulation…

Prebuy Anticipation in the Trucking Industry Truck manufacturers and suppliers were preparing for a significant influx of heavy-duty truck orders in anticipation of new emission standards set to be introduced in 2027. However, this anticipated surge is unlikely to happen now that the former EPA administrator under Trump has revoked these regulations, calling it “the greatest and most consequential day of deregulation in U.S. history.” This decision is part of Trump’s larger strategy to enhance fossil fuel production and ease regulatory pressures on various industries. Concerns of Smaller Operators While the truck manufacturers may feel let down by the absence…

Updated Guidance from FMCSA on English Proficiency for Drivers The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has released new guidelines for law enforcement to assess whether commercial vehicle drivers have adequate English language proficiency (ELP) to prevent citations or out-of-service orders. Executive Order Mandating English Proficiency Enforcement In late April, President Trump enacted an Executive Order (EO) mandating the enforcement of existing ELP standards for truck drivers. This order aimed to reverse a 2016 policy that stated commercial vehicle drivers should not be placed out of service due to ELP violations. Following the EO, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance modified…

Dive Brief: The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.’s Office of the Inspector General reported that “lax lending practices” were primarily responsible for the failure of Citizens Bank, based in Sac City, Iowa, in November. Since 2014, Citizens Bank has issued commercial loans to trucking companies without adequate risk management, expertise, and board oversight, leading to a situation where, by last June, these loans constituted 43% of the bank’s portfolio. The bank management’s failure to address flagged concerns by regulators contributed to the bank’s downfall, resulting in an estimated loss of $14.8 million to the Deposit Insurance Fund, which is 23% of…