News
Comment period opens on FMCSA’s hours-of-service proposal
The time is now for truck drivers to provide their feedback on FMCSA’s plan for hours-of-service reform. Truckers have until Oct. 7.
Today's Show
Time to make your voice count on proposed HOS rule changes
The comment period on changes to the HOS rules is finally open. OOIDA has issued a Call to Action. We’ll hear more on OOIDA’s testimony before the Small Business Administration.
The Latest
Federal
Hours-of-service plan opens for public inspection, scheduled to publish Aug. 22
FMCSA’s hours-of-service plan is set to publish on Aug. 22, ready for inspection. When that happens, it will be time for truckers to comment on it.
Federal, OOIDA
OOIDA defends truckers’ rights in DataQ reviews at D.C. hearing
During a Small Business Administration hearing, OOIDA provided examples of problems its members have encountered with DataQ reviews.
Federal, OOIDA
Spencer: Delaying driver training rules will only delay safety benefits
FMCSA’s decision to delay parts of the entry-level driver training rule would only delay safety benefits for all, writes OOIDA’s Todd Spencer.
Uncategorized
Colorado launches The Mountain Rules trucker safety program
The Colorado DOT recently announced its The Mountain Rules program, which educates truckers on the safest ways to navigate the mountainous areas.
TRACER Alert
TRACER ALERT: 2006 Freightliner stolen in Georgia; Utility reefer stolen in Texas
According to OOIDA’s TRACER Alert system, a 2006 Freightliner ST120 has been reported stolen in Georgia and a 2014 Utility reefer from San Antonio.
Equipment
Volvo Trucks introduces higher-efficiency D13TC engine in VNL models
Volvo has increased the fuel efficiency of its 13-liter diesel engine by 3%. The new D13TC uses turbo compound tech and dynamic torque tech.
Federal, Truck Shows
Truckers will have chance to speak out on HOS proposal at GATS
Want to give FMCSA your 2 cents on the hours-of-service proposal? You can do so Aug. 23 at the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas.
State
Maine running out of time to get transportation bond deal done
Time is running out in Maine to include a question on the state’s fall ballot about whether to approve millions in bonds for highway repairs.
Crime & Courts
Rhode Island trucking company owner charged with bank fraud
The owner of a Rhode Island trucking company has been charged for allegedly defrauding several banks, as well as FMCSA.
Crime & Courts
Trucker petitions Florida Supreme Court to hear dashcam case
A petition to the Florida Supreme Court could update summary judgment standards,letting a judge rather than a jury decide cases based on dashcam video.
