Federal, News, Truck Parking
Approps bill includes truck parking funding, speed limiter prohibition
The annual THUD appropriations bill was released Wednesday, June 26. Truckers’ top concerns of parking and speed limiters are addressed.
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Podcast: A look into the ‘driver shortage’ uncovers something else
A Georgia state senator discusses an effort to look into the “driver shortage” and what sorts of trucking problems came to light instead.
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Federal, News
Truck Leasing Task Force plans meetings in June, July
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Truck Leasing Task Force will resume with meetings scheduled in June and July.
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Union officials warn strike could lead to repeat of ‘chaos’ at border
A strike by Canadian border agents could have a big impact on commercial traffic. Here’s what the workers are seeking.
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TravelCenters of America rounding up for St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund
TravelCenters of America announced the start of its 2024 Round Up campaign that benefits the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund.
Equipment, Federal, News
Feds add ELD back to approved list one day after removing it
A recently revoked electronic logging device has been reinstated by FMCSA. Find out which device was added back to the approved list.
News, State
Louisiana lawmakers review commercial vehicle issues
Two Louisiana bills moving through the legislature address concerns related to commercial vehicle liability and towing rules.
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OOIDA encourages support of bill to stop freight fraud
A bipartisan bill introduced in the House on Wednesday, May 22 aims to fight back against freight fraud, and OOIDA is lending its support.
News, State
Portland, Ore., voters decide to continue local gas tax
Portland, Ore., voters overwhelmingly approved an extension of local gas tax. A heavy-vehicle use tax already was extended.
Crime & Courts, News
Misclassification lawsuit thrown out over technicality
A trucking company has dodged a misclassification lawsuit after a court found the complaint referred to a “resident” rather than a “citizen.”
Federal, News
Small businesses to see 50% increase in hazardous materials registration fees under proposed changes
Rate hikes for hazardous materials registration fees could be on the horizon. Find out why the feds say they need to increase the cost for hazmat truckers.
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SuperRigs award to benefit St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund
Shell Rotella will donate for every vote cast for its People’s Choice Award during the 42nd SuperRigs Truck Show in Dallas-Fort Worth.