Federal, News
Effort to provide restroom access to truckers continues
For anyone outside of the trucking industry, the idea of being denied restroom access while working probably seems unimaginable.
Listen Now
Podcast: FHWA grants meant to replace trucks at ports
Ports across the country might see quite a few new, lower-emission trucks due to a series of grants from the Federal Highway Administration.
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Crime & Courts, News
Mexican resident pleads guilty to double broker scheme
A Tijuana resident pleaded guilty to wire fraud stemming from a double broker scheme targeting truckers operating in California.
OOIDA
OOIDA tour trailer heads to Wheeler Ridge, Calif.
From Wheeler Ridge, it’s a clear shot to Los Angeles and San Francisco. Marty Ellis and the OOIDA tour trailer will be there this weekend.
Business
Old Dominion reports higher revenue despite tonnage falloff
Though less-than-truckload tonnage fell off in the third quarter, Old Dominion Freight reported 14.5% increased revenue.
Business, Products & Services
TravelCenters of America adds four truck stops, plans more
TravelCenters of America has opened new truck stops in four states, and four more openings are planned by year-end.
Business, Equipment
Paccar notches record income for third quarter
Paccar scored strong third-quarter income, which it says is thanks in large part to strong freight demand and older truck fleets.
News, State
South Dakota issues hours-of-service waiver for fuel haulers
Hours-of-service relief for drivers hauling fuel is in place in South Dakota through Nov. 25, due to outages or low inventories.
News, State
Louisiana statehouse meeting discussion focuses on road use fees
A recent Louisiana statehouse meeting was held to discuss the state’s need for higher road use fees to help address funding shortfalls.
Features, News
ATHS honors 2022 Hall of Fame class
Founders of Old Dominion Freight Line, Freightliner Trucks and the Iowa 80 Group were inducted into the ATHS Hall of Fame on Oct. 26.
Federal, News, OOIDA
Broker issues to heat up in 2023
A pair of issues regarding brokers are on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s agenda for early next year.
News
UPS settles with EPA over hazardous waste allegations
UPS has 36 months to come into compliance across 1,160 locations and will pay a civil penalty of more than $5 million.
