Federal, News
FMCSA appoints acting administrator
Vinn White has been named FMCSA’s new acting leader, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced on Tuesday, June 25.
Listen Now
Podcast: When will the trucking turnaround arrive?
David Spencer of Arrive Logistics discusses some of the factors that feed into the trucking slump and when the industry may turn around.
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State
Landslide shuts down Oregon highway indefinitely
A landslide has closed U.S. Highway 30 on the northern Oregon coast. The landslide 20 miles east of Astoria came after heavy rainfall.
Equipment, News
Recall affects nearly 26,000 Navistar vehicles
Navistar is recalling thousands of International trucks after discovering an issue with steering and suspension fasteners.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA tour trailer stop at East Coast’s largest truck stop
The next stop for Marty Ellis and the OOIDA tour trailer is the renowned White’s Travel Center in Raphine, Va., which has a new shopping area.
Analysis, Business, News
A rail strike looms. Again.
A railroad strike looms even though the new deal offers more money. Blame management for undesirable jobs, says columnist John Bendel.
News, State
Connecticut extends gas tax holiday, leaves diesel out
Connecticut has extended a gas tax holiday through the end of the year. With diesel taxes, the rate increases and new fees are created.
Fuel prices, News, State
Massachusetts lawmakers pursue fuel tax relief
Pursuit is underway in Massachusetts to add a question to the 2024 ballot to offer price breaks on fuel purchases at certain times.
Federal, News
FMCSA again waives certain CDL skills test requirements
FMCSA has granted a three-month waiver beginning on Dec. 1 from some of the regulations applicable to commercial learner’s permit holders.
News
Trucking groups voice concerns over Connecticut’s highway use tax
A highway use tax in Connecticut will go into effect at the start of 2023. Trucking groups and drivers are concerned with the fees.
Federal, News
Another trucker asks FMCSA for hours-of-service exemption
Citing his decades of experience, another truck driver is asking FMCSA for an exemption from the hours-of-service regulations.
News
Survey input sought on predatory towing
OOIDA has long fought predatory towing practices that target truckers with unfair fees. An online survey is gathering info on the practice.
