Federal, News
Trucking industry seeks answers amid marijuana rescheduling proposal
The federal government wants to reschedule marijuana, creating confusion among federally regulated entities, including the trucking industry.
Listen Now
Podcast: Ryder says transitioning to electric will cost some big bucks
How much will it cost the industry to convert to electric? One company has taken a look at the issue and thinks it has an answer.
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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.
Opinion
Who is your ELD talking to?
Even though ELDs haven’t decreased crashes, there are too many nefarious uses of the device that big biz will fight against ending the mandate.
Business
Saia LTL Freight opens terminal in Lafayette, Ind.
Saia LTL Freight opens its 11th terminal this year. This one is in Lafayette, Ind., the home of Wabash National trailers.
Federal, News
UPS receives five-year renewal on ELD exemption
FMCSA has provisionally renewed the United Parcel Service’s exemption from various provisions in the ELD mandate.
News, State
Pennsylvania bill would set up grant program for vehicle snow and ice scrapers
The Pennsylvania lawmaker behind a new rule on removing snow and ice on vehicles wants a grant program to install scrapers across the state.
Business, News, OOIDA, Products & Services
OOIDA releases September freight market update
A freight market update, released by the OOIDA Foundation, showed spot rates continue to normalize, while volume and employment are strong.
News
Cross-border freight increases in August
Cross-border freight hauled by trucks increased in August compared to the previous month and remains up compared to the previous year.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA asks members to oppose electronic IDs
OOIDA says that FMCSA’s notice regarding electronic IDs on trucks triggers red flags regarding privacy and cost.
Federal, News
Why do drivers speed? NHTSA wants to know
As part of its effort to reduce speeding, NHTSA plans to conduct a survey looking at the reasons people choose to speed.
Elections, News, State
Uncertainty for Florida county’s transportation tax vote
Despite court ruling, Nov. 8 ballot in Hillsborough County, Fla, will include question about additional transportation funding.
