Recent News From: ALABAMA
Alabama CDL trainer and Georgia examiner busted on fraud charges September 01, 2019
Alabama fuel tax rates to increase Sept. 1 August 27, 2019
Nearly half of all states now tab alternative-fuel vehicles for more revenue July 12, 2019
Former trooper sentenced for illegally accessing FMCSA database July 09, 2019
Alabama trucking company fined $3M for illegal hazmat haul July 01, 2019
More News From ALABAMARecent News From: ALASKA
Alaska DOT significantly reduces snow removal on Seward Highway October 18, 2019
Alabama, Alaska act to lower minimum age for in-state truckers June 14, 2019
Speeding is going to cost you more in these states July 10, 2018
More News From ALASKARecent News From: ARIZONA
Arizona troopers ID suspect who was shot driving semi the wrong way on I-40 October 28, 2019
Arizona state lawmaker renews effort to raise fuel tax October 24, 2019
Bridge work narrows I-15 in NW Arizona starting May 29 May 28, 2019
Bridge work to make I-15 in NW Arizona two narrow lanes May 13, 2019
Swift agrees to $100 million settlement in misclassification lawsuit March 15, 2019
More News From ARIZONARecent News From: ARKANSAS
New Arkansas fuel tax rates go into effect Oct. 1 October 01, 2019
Joplin, Mo., ranked best city for truckers August 23, 2019
Nearly half of all states now tab alternative-fuel vehicles for more revenue July 12, 2019
Montana raises truck speed limit to 70 mph on interstates May 15, 2019
Digital billboards tell motorists of tornado warning in Arkansas May 03, 2019
More News From ARKANSASRecent News From: CALIFORNIA
Preliminary injunction blocks AB5 enforcement on trucking January 17, 2020
Meal and rest breaks for bus drivers in California nixed January 17, 2020
Wheeler Ridge is the next stop in California for The Spirit January 16, 2020
Temporary restraining order extended in AB5 lawsuit January 14, 2020
California insurance agent gets five years for stealing truckers’ premiums January 13, 2020
More News From CALIFORNIARecent News From: COLORADO
OOIDA suggests lower limit in Colorado’s occupational accident proposal November 08, 2019
UPDATE: Voters in locales across the country decide on transportation aid November 07, 2019
Voters in three states settle transportation questions November 06, 2019
Colorado Nov. 5 ballot question would benefit roads October 28, 2019
OOIDA asks Colorado for truck protection from ‘booting’ September 23, 2019
More News From COLORADORecent News From: CONNECTICUT
Connecticut truck-only tolls nearing vote? January 08, 2020
Regional ‘cap-and-trade’ plan moves forward, minus one state December 27, 2019
Connecticut truck-only toll pursuit delayed December 16, 2019
Eight states and D.C. pledge efforts toward zero-emissions trucks December 13, 2019
Connecticut governor moves forward with truck-only toll plan December 10, 2019
More News From CONNECTICUTRecent News From: DELAWARE
Regional ‘cap-and-trade’ plan moves forward, minus one state December 27, 2019
Delaware bill says ‘stay to the right’ October 07, 2019
Truckers rally together for Special Olympics convoys September 24, 2019
Vermont, Delaware approve nearly $700 million for road and bridge work July 24, 2019
Four states devise new left lane use rules June 18, 2019
More News From DELAWARERecent News From: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Eight states and D.C. pledge efforts toward zero-emissions trucks December 13, 2019
UPDATED - FMCSA Administrator Ray Martinez leaving post October 10, 2019
House panel debates merits of congestion pricing September 12, 2019
Truck enforcement to ramp up in Texas June 11, 2019
D.C. Circuit opts to review challenge against EPA rollback of car emissions standards November 26, 2018
More News From DISTRICT OF COLUMBIARecent News From: FLORIDA
Bill would ease HOS requirements for agricultural haulers January 15, 2020
Fuel rate changes in six states in effect for 2020 December 30, 2019
Trucking company’s dash cam case in Florida Supreme Court gains outside interest December 18, 2019
Carriers not fully liable for repairs by third parties, Florida court rules December 05, 2019
Florida bills would nix Palmetto Expressway express lanes December 05, 2019
More News From FLORIDARecent News From: GEORGIA
Fuel rate changes in six states in effect for 2020 December 30, 2019
Georgia I-285 toll lanes delayed; I-75 truck lanes expedited October 10, 2019
State DOTs employ lane reversals as Dorian approaches September 03, 2019
Dorian projected to hit Florida on Labor Day as major hurricane August 30, 2019
Trucking company to pay $20M after yard worker loses leg May 17, 2019
More News From GEORGIARecent News From: HAWAII
Ticket camera rule changes approved, near passage in six states May 28, 2019
Ticket camera rule changes approved, pursued in six states April 18, 2019
Interest in reforming civil asset forfeiture has grown March 15, 2019
Officials in 20 states look to change fuel tax collections March 01, 2019
States pursue or approve red-light, speed camera rule changes February 26, 2019
More News From HAWAIIRecent News From: IDAHO
Free Thanksgiving meals offered to truck drivers November 25, 2019
Idaho governor warns hemp haulers to be wary November 20, 2019
Idaho Supreme Court defines ‘CDL holder’ in lifetime ban case September 18, 2019
No more jail for hemp haulers is great, but it leaves a bad taste September 13, 2019
Idaho prosecutors cut deals for drivers with hemp cargos September 11, 2019
More News From IDAHORecent News From: ILLINOIS
Midwest transport officials need truckers’ input on parking system survey January 06, 2020
Class action lawsuit accuses Chicago of predatory towing December 03, 2019
Free Thanksgiving meals offered to truck drivers November 25, 2019
$54M crash verdict upheld; driver’s extensive rap sheet cited October 08, 2019
Workers’ comp lawsuit complicated by trucking company merger September 26, 2019
More News From ILLINOISRecent News From: INDIANA
Midwest transport officials need truckers’ input on parking system survey January 06, 2020
Lawsuit against Celadon alleges company violated WARN Act December 12, 2019
Celadon drivers cope with loss of jobs, investments December 12, 2019
Celadon files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy December 09, 2019
Celadon ceases operations; 4,000 employees to lose jobs December 09, 2019
More News From INDIANARecent News From: IOWA
Midwest transport officials need truckers’ input on parking system survey January 06, 2020
Department of Labor sues Ben Shinn Trucking over handling of 401(k) November 27, 2019
Truckers rally together for Special Olympics convoys September 24, 2019
Trucker gives John Delaney an earful about trucking regs at Iowa event August 12, 2019
Jury orders Swift to pay CRST more than $15 million in driver poaching case August 01, 2019
More News From IOWARecent News From: KANSAS
Nevada truck driver declared imminent hazard January 15, 2020
Midwest transport officials need truckers’ input on parking system survey January 06, 2020
Five-year agreement with YRC, Teamsters to take effect May 16, 2019
Officials in 14 states adopt, consider more revenue via alternative-fuel vehicles March 27, 2019
UPDATE: Fuel taxes topic of hot conversation in 12 states March 13, 2019
More News From KANSASRecent News From: KENTUCKY
Midwest transport officials need truckers’ input on parking system survey January 06, 2020
Kentucky farmers take it upon themselves to warn sleeping truckers about booting risk October 25, 2019
Truckers invited to Kentucky truck parking workshop on Oct. 22 October 17, 2019
DeFazio requests investigation into DOT’s Chao October 16, 2019
Kentucky judge finds state’s speed limit statute unconstitutional September 24, 2019
More News From KENTUCKYRecent News From: LOUISIANA
Louisiana laws address multiple truck issues October 16, 2019
Louisiana law opens door to HOV lanes October 14, 2019
Louisiana State University receives grant to study truck crashes October 10, 2019
Trespassing, testicles-biting at Louisiana’s Tiger Truck Stop September 24, 2019
Three states make rule changes to accommodate truck platoons August 05, 2019
More News From LOUISIANARecent News From: MAINE
Maine panel continues work on highway funding gap solution January 07, 2020
Regional ‘cap-and-trade’ plan moves forward, minus one state December 27, 2019
Eight states and D.C. pledge efforts toward zero-emissions trucks December 13, 2019
Nor’easter causes travel restrictions in several states December 02, 2019
Voters in three states settle transportation questions November 06, 2019
More News From MAINERecent News From: MARYLAND
TRACER reports theft of 2008 Peterbilt in Baltimore January 03, 2020
Regional ‘cap-and-trade’ plan moves forward, minus one state December 27, 2019
Nor’easter causes travel restrictions in several states December 02, 2019
TRACER reports thefts in Maryland, Florida October 29, 2019
Head of bogus Maryland trucking company pleads guilty to wire-fraud October 01, 2019
More News From MARYLANDRecent News From: MASSACHUSETTS
Massachusetts leaders push for tougher truck laws January 09, 2020
Regional ‘cap-and-trade’ plan moves forward, minus one state December 27, 2019
Massachusetts transportation funding options all over the board December 19, 2019
Eight states and D.C. pledge efforts toward zero-emissions trucks December 13, 2019
Massachusetts officials mull fuel tax increase November 14, 2019
More News From MASSACHUSETTSRecent News From: MICHIGAN
Midwest transport officials need truckers’ input on parking system survey January 06, 2020
Michigan toll measure takes step forward November 11, 2019
Connecticut governor unveils transport plan; other states discuss toll rates, roads November 07, 2019
Michigan drug testing pilot program expands statewide October 14, 2019
Michigan lawmakers pursue local road funding aid October 11, 2019
More News From MICHIGANRecent News From: MINNESOTA
Minnesota seeks feedback on 10-year Weight Enforcement Investment Plan January 16, 2020
Midwest transport officials need truckers’ input on parking system survey January 06, 2020
Minnesota officials continue discussion on road funding October 22, 2019
EEOC forces Transport America to accommodate service animals October 08, 2019
Truckers rally together for Special Olympics convoys September 24, 2019
More News From MINNESOTARecent News From: MISSISSIPPI
Mississippi CDL tester sentenced for fraud scheme October 15, 2019
Gulf Coast Big Rig Show wraps the fifth annual Chrome on the Coast July 23, 2019
TRACER ALERT: Freightliner trucks stolen in Louisiana, Mississippi July 01, 2019
The Parking Zone – June 2019 June 28, 2019
Mississippi CDL tester pleads guilty to fraud charges June 18, 2019
More News From MISSISSIPPIRecent News From: MISSOURI
Midwest transport officials need truckers’ input on parking system survey January 06, 2020
Missouri bills reduce certain violations, set new rules December 23, 2019
Missouri gas, diesel fuel tax eyed for rate increases December 11, 2019
Wilson Logistics seeks exemption from learner’s permit rule November 07, 2019
UPDATE: Voters in locales across the country decide on transportation aid November 07, 2019
More News From MISSOURIRecent News From: MONTANA
Ten states join opposition to Washington state’s new oil standards September 25, 2019
Trucker hauls Vietnam-era bomber cross-country for local vets group July 24, 2019
Fuel rate changes implemented in 15 states on July 1 June 28, 2019
It is Montana mountain time for The Spirit June 07, 2019
Montana raises truck speed limit to 70 mph on interstates May 15, 2019
More News From MONTANARecent News From: NEBRASKA
Fuel rate changes in six states in effect for 2020 December 30, 2019
Fuel rate changes implemented in 15 states on July 1 June 28, 2019
S.D. driver declared imminent hazard for drug problems April 03, 2019
Officials in 14 states adopt, consider more revenue via alternative-fuel vehicles March 27, 2019
Officials in 11 states look for more revenue via alternative-fuel vehicles February 19, 2019
More News From NEBRASKARecent News From: NEVADA
Nevada truck driver declared imminent hazard January 15, 2020
The Parking Zone – August 2019 August 30, 2019
Marijuana traffic deaths in Nevada declined a year after legalization August 06, 2019
Safety board blames trucker, self-driving shuttle attendant for crash July 15, 2019
The Parking Zone – June 2019 June 28, 2019
More News From NEVADARecent News From: NEW HAMPSHIRE
UPS challenges $47K judgment in OSHA whistleblower complaint December 10, 2019
New Hampshire bills cover truck lane use, speeding December 09, 2019
New Hampshire legislator pursues fuel-efficient vehicle fee December 03, 2019
OSHA backs UPS driver who refused to drive without an ELD December 02, 2019
Nor’easter causes travel restrictions in several states December 02, 2019
More News From NEW HAMPSHIRERecent News From: NEW JERSEY
Bridgegate defendants get hearing before U.S. Supreme Court January 15, 2020
Driver training? Not so much back in 1968 January 08, 2020
Regional ‘cap-and-trade’ plan moves forward, minus one state December 27, 2019
Eight states and D.C. pledge efforts toward zero-emissions trucks December 13, 2019
OOIDA: New Jersey bills stall after members voice dissent December 12, 2019
More News From NEW JERSEYRecent News From: NEW MEXICO
UPDATE: Voters in locales across the country decide on transportation aid November 07, 2019
Werner $40 million judgment centers on entry-level driver training October 16, 2019
New Mexico court rejects FedEx Ground drivers’ wage suit August 09, 2019
UPDATE: Officials in 11 states focus on left-lane use March 12, 2019
Speed limit, car/truck differential changes pursued in 12 states March 04, 2019
More News From NEW MEXICORecent News From: NEW YORK
Regional ‘cap-and-trade’ plan moves forward, minus one state December 27, 2019
Nor’easter causes travel restrictions in several states December 02, 2019
Trucker’s CBD oil lawsuit survives RICO claims November 26, 2019
Household goods movers indicted for extorting customers November 06, 2019
What is ranked-choice voting? October 21, 2019
More News From NEW YORKRecent News From: NORTH CAROLINA
Texas crash claims life of OOIDA life member January 09, 2020
Fuel rate changes in six states in effect for 2020 December 30, 2019
Toll rates on two North Carolina expressways will increase on Jan. 1 December 30, 2019
Last section of I-77 Express toll road in N.C .now open November 18, 2019
Cintra requests another extension to complete I-77 tolls in N.C. October 18, 2019
More News From NORTH CAROLINARecent News From: NORTH DAKOTA
Wrongful death lawsuit filed against trucker not facing charges October 31, 2019
Ten states join opposition to Washington state’s new oil standards September 25, 2019
Truckers rally together for Special Olympics convoys September 24, 2019
Three states make rule changes to accommodate truck platoons August 05, 2019
Nearly half of all states now tab alternative-fuel vehicles for more revenue July 12, 2019
More News From NORTH DAKOTARecent News From: OHIO
Midwest transport officials need truckers’ input on parking system survey January 06, 2020
GDS Express shutting down, drivers report December 19, 2019
OOIDA: Ohio driver shortage bill ‘misguided’ December 18, 2019
Ohio bill offers carriers CDL training tax credit to fight churn November 04, 2019
Ohio driver declared imminent hazard after fatal crash, drug test November 01, 2019
More News From OHIORecent News From: OKLAHOMA
Online voter registration available in 37 states September 17, 2019
Joplin, Mo., ranked best city for truckers August 23, 2019
Trafficking charges dropped for security men protecting semi cargo of hemp August 01, 2019
Oklahoma takes action to deter trains blocking traffic July 15, 2019
Who knew Oklahoma had a legal rattlesnake-in-a-box season? July 12, 2019
More News From OKLAHOMARecent News From: OREGON
Fuel rate changes in six states in effect for 2020 December 30, 2019
Vision Zero reporting should focus on cars, not trucks December 27, 2019
Eight states and D.C. pledge efforts toward zero-emissions trucks December 13, 2019
New Prime female driver ‘terrorized’ by trainer, lawsuit claims December 04, 2019
UPDATE: Voters in locales across the country decide on transportation aid November 07, 2019
More News From OREGONRecent News From: PENNSYLVANIA
Pennsylvania Turnpike tolls go up on Jan. 5 December 31, 2019
Regional ‘cap-and-trade’ plan moves forward, minus one state December 27, 2019
OOIDA asks Supreme Court to hear Pennsylvania toll lawsuit December 11, 2019
Nor’easter causes travel restrictions in several states December 02, 2019
Pennsylvania panel offers solutions to transportation funding November 25, 2019
More News From PENNSYLVANIARecent News From: RHODE ISLAND
Rhode Island asks appeals court to rehear truck-only toll lawsuit January 03, 2020
Regional ‘cap-and-trade’ plan moves forward, minus one state December 27, 2019
Eight states and D.C. pledge efforts toward zero-emissions trucks December 13, 2019
Appeals court rules tolls are not taxes; Rhode Island must face toll lawsuit December 06, 2019
Oral arguments for Rhode Island truck toll suit questions definition of a ‘tax’ October 09, 2019
More News From RHODE ISLANDRecent News From: SOUTH CAROLINA
South Carolina bills tackle driver safety concerns November 26, 2019
Waste Connections Inc. reaches settlement in racial discrimination case October 24, 2019
Truckers rally together for Special Olympics convoys September 24, 2019
South Carolina’s gas tax rebate a lesson in ‘too good to be true’ August 07, 2019
Fuel rate changes implemented in 15 states on July 1 June 28, 2019
More News From SOUTH CAROLINARecent News From: SOUTH DAKOTA
Slogans: Genius or Insanity? Did you really mean that? December 05, 2019
Truckers rally together for Special Olympics convoys September 24, 2019
Four states make rule changes to accommodate truck platoons June 27, 2019
The Spirit heads to Wheel Jam, even if I-29 is closed again May 29, 2019
S.D. driver declared imminent hazard for drug problems April 03, 2019
More News From SOUTH DAKOTARecent News From: TENNESSEE
Speed limits increase, split speeds eliminated in Knoxville, Tenn., area October 30, 2019
TRACER reports 2007 Peterbilt stolen in Memphis, Tenn. October 09, 2019
Joplin, Mo., ranked best city for truckers August 23, 2019
Court reverses $31M verdict in Navistar MaxxForce engine lawsuit August 16, 2019
OOIDA to move forward in case against Tennessee towing company July 19, 2019
More News From TENNESSEERecent News From: TEXAS
Couple receives prison sentences in Texas truck tire theft ring January 16, 2020
Texas hemp case likely to end with lawsuit January 13, 2020
Texas crash claims life of OOIDA life member January 09, 2020
Houston and Austin dominate list of most truck-congested roadways in Texas January 02, 2020
Rep. Babin critical of FMCSA for not addressing driver coercion December 19, 2019
More News From TEXASRecent News From: UTAH
Utah tax reform, increased fuel costs on hold January 06, 2020
Fuel rate changes in six states in effect for 2020 December 30, 2019
Utah Legislature approves tax reform deal, increased fuel costs December 17, 2019
Utah Legislature meets on tax reform deal, increased fuel costs December 12, 2019
Utah task force moves toward tax reform, increased fuel costs December 04, 2019
More News From UTAHRecent News From: VERMONT
Vermont bill would lower I-89, I-91 speed limits January 15, 2020
Regional ‘cap-and-trade’ plan moves forward, minus one state December 27, 2019
Eight states and D.C. pledge efforts toward zero-emissions trucks December 13, 2019
Nor’easter causes travel restrictions in several states December 02, 2019
Vermont, Delaware approve nearly $700 million for road and bridge work July 24, 2019
More News From VERMONTRecent News From: VIRGINIA
OOIDA, Virginia lawmaker work together on GPS concerns January 16, 2020
Virginia leaders move forward plans to boost transportation revenue January 14, 2020
Virginia lawmaker is lost when it comes to GPS bill January 03, 2020
OOIDA says Virginia GPS mandate misses the mark January 03, 2020
Connecticut governor unveils transport plan; other states discuss toll rates, roads November 07, 2019
More News From VIRGINIARecent News From: WASHINGTON
Washington state bill taps existing revenue for roads January 13, 2020
Washington state bills set roundabout rules around trucks December 31, 2019
Washington state battles over ‘car tab’ limits December 06, 2019
Amazon tells court intrastate drivers are bound to arbitration November 19, 2019
FMCSA shouldn’t issue preemptions until lawsuits are resolved, OOIDA says November 11, 2019
More News From WASHINGTONRecent News From: WEST VIRGINIA
Trucker alleges he lost leg after sleeping in freezing sleeper June 10, 2019
Montana raises truck speed limit to 70 mph on interstates May 15, 2019
Speed limit changes approved, pursued in five states April 17, 2019
Speed limit changes approved, pursued in seven states April 08, 2019
Officials in seven states focus on left-lane use February 01, 2019
More News From WEST VIRGINIARecent News From: WISCONSIN
Midwest transport officials need truckers’ input on parking system survey January 06, 2020
18 Wheels for Bubba organizer: Ordinance ‘a punch in the gut’ October 07, 2019
Home of 18 Wheels for Bubba passes truck parking ban October 04, 2019
Wisconsin bill would tap vehicle taxes for roads and bridges September 13, 2019
Wisconsin state budget provides $320 million for roads and bridges September 11, 2019
More News From WISCONSINRecent News From: WYOMING
Wyoming bill would greenlight I-80 tolls December 26, 2019
Free Thanksgiving meals offered to truck drivers November 25, 2019
Eastbound trailer traffic on Teton Pass to close one month early October 07, 2019
Could tolls be coming to Wyoming? September 12, 2019
Nearly half of all states now tab alternative-fuel vehicles for more revenue July 12, 2019
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