News
Hours-of-service proposal better reflects reality, OOIDA says
OOIDA says FMCSA’s hours-of-plan is a good step but also would like to see amendments to prevent coercion and eliminate the 30-minute rest break.
Today's Show
Flexibility the key to hours of service
OOIDA’s message this week to FMCSA is that flexibility is the key to hours of service. Also, a well-known trucker checks one off her bucket list.
The Latest
State, Tolls
Could reform be on the way for Port Authority of New York New Jersey?
Another toll increase is upcoming from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. An effort underway in New Jersey attempts to improve oversight.
Crime & Courts, News
Mississippi CDL tester sentenced for fraud scheme
Just six months after indicted on fraud charges, a former Mississippi DL tester has been sentenced for her role in a CDL fraud scheme.
Opinion
Have a nice day? Actions speak louder than words
Believe it or not, growling “have a nice day” while slamming someone’s receipt on the counter doesn’t qualify as customer service. Google it, Brenda.
Fuel prices
Fuel prices remain steady following small increase
While federal data show a tiny increase in the U.S. average retail price for a gallon of diesel, ProMiles reports a decrease.
Federal, OOIDA
Hours-of-service proposal better reflects reality, OOIDA says
OOIDA says FMCSA’s hours-of-plan is a good step but also would like to see amendments to prevent coercion and eliminate the 30-minute rest break.
State
Louisiana law opens door to HOV lanes
One Louisiana law allows state officials to move forward with plans to add high-occupancy vehicle lanes along a stretch of Interstate 12 and other roadways.
Crime & Courts
Canadian authorities thwart multimillion dollar cargo theft ring
Canadian authorities have announced the arrest of six suspects in a multimillion dollar cargo theft ring bust in the Toronto area.
Crime & Courts, News
Pickup/delivery locations are not ‘worksites’ for H-2B truckers
A Florida trucking company was granted its H-2B application for 20 truckers after initially denied for issues based on the definition of “worksites.”
Driver Fitness, State
Michigan drug testing pilot program expands statewide
As of Oct. 1, Michigan’s roadside drug testing pilot program is being used statewide. It allows saliva tests for marijuana, cocaine and heroin.
News
Saddleridge Fire in Los Angeles shuts down major highways
The Saddleridge Fire near San Fernando, Calif., has spread to nearly 5,000 acres overnight, forcing closures of major highways and thousands of evacuations.
