Federal, News
Buttigieg calls for policies to protect truckers against predatory towing
Policies to protect truckers from predatory towing fees are crucial, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttiegig said during a recent meeting.
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Podcast: What you can do about the push for electric trucks
In a few years, proposed emission standards would require 25% of new trucks to be all electric. So what can you do? We’ll offer some advice.
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Cross-border freight dips in September
Cross-border freight hauled by trucks decreased in September, but computers/parts remain a hot commodity at the borders.
Federal, News
Electronic ID comment period almost over
FMCSA is considering the idea of requiring all interstate commercial motor vehicles to possess a unique electronic ID. But why?
Crime & Courts, News
FMCSA former safety auditor indicted on bribery, extortion charges
A former U.S. Department of Transportation employee has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of bribery and extortion.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA tour trailer stops in Strafford, Mo.
Marty Ellis heads to Strafford, Mo., for a stop before Thanksgiving. He shares on Land Line Now about the charity Truckers Christmas Group.
Business, Crime & Courts
Bakersfield, Calif., carrier files for bankruptcy
Bakersfield, Calif., carrier Freon Logistics filed for bankruptcy this week, owing drivers thousands of dollars and stranding some of them.
News, State
New Pennsylvania law aimed to aid forestry product haulers
A new law in Pennsylvania is meant to improve the safety of forestry product haulers in the state by removing an axle restriction.
Business, Equipment
NYC’s Hunts Point to get Volvo VNR Electric trucks, charging station
A grant to cut emissions is funding an electric truck charging station and delivering trucks to the Hunts Point Food Distribution Center.
News, State, Tolls
Charlotte, N.C., toll proposal stalls with planning organization
The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization has some more questions it wants answered regarding proposed I-77 toll lanes.
Federal, News
TCA, safety groups push for ELD mandate on older trucks
Although the majority of truckers appear to oppose FMCSA’s plans to require ELDs on older trucks, some groups are pushing for the change.
News, State
New York modifies hours of service for some in-state carriers
New York has issued an emergency modifying the state’s hours-of-service requirements for motor carriers transporting petroleum products.
