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
Biden signs legislation to avoid railroad strike
President Joe Biden officially signed a bill into law on Friday, Dec. 2, to avoid a nationwide strike of railroad workers.
News
Trucking jobs up slightly in November
Trucking jobs rose modestly in November. However, the transportation sector as whole experienced a monthly drop.
Business
Cummins, Meritor complete purchase of Siemens’ Commercial Vehicles business
Cummins has completed acquiring Siemens’ Commercial Vehicles business via its Meritor subsidiary, adding it to its New Power business unit.
News, Safety & Security
Officers nab speeders in July’s Operation Safe Driver Week
Speeding was the top ticket-getting violation during Operation Safe Driver Week in July. Seat belts were No. 2 among truckers.
News, State
Texas bill would end red-light camera use
The use of red-light cameras in Texas locales is nearing its end. Efforts at the statehouse would put the final nail in the coffin.
News, State, Tolls
Proposed toll increase for New York Thruway ‘outrageous,’ says state legislator
NY Thruway Authority proposes a systemwide toll increase. One state legislator calls the plan “outrageous.” Find out how much the rates could increase.
Federal, News, Truck Parking
Truck parking bill introduced in Senate
A companion bill to the House’s Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act has been introduced in the Senate.
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.
