Federal, News
FMCSA explains plans to modernize registration system
FMCSA’s plan to modernize its registration system and crack down on fraud is going to come in stages. A rulemaking is expected this year.
Listen Now
Podcast: World’s oldest active professional truck driver
Doyle Archer started driving decades ago and hasn’t stopped since. And while he didn’t give it much thought, those around him wondered if he might just be the oldest active trucker at 90 years old. And it turns out he is. We visit with the Guinness World Record holder.
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Business
Revenue’s up for Cummins, but profits took some hits
Company acquisition costs, employee bonuses and lower demand from China took bites from Cummins profits in the third quarter.
News, State
Interstate 30 closures planned in Arkansas
Interstate 30 will be temporarily closed in both directions starting Nov. 11 and ending on Nov. 14 depending upon weather, says ARDOT.
News
Trucking jobs up in October
Trucking jobs went up in October, with transportation employment as a whole experiencing a modest monthly increase.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA announces addition to Washington, D.C., staff
OOIDA has hired George O’Connor as director of communication for its Washington, D.C. office. O’Connor has worked in D.C. for 13 years.
News, OOIDA
16th annual Truckers for Troops campaign begins Nov. 7
OOIDA’s annual Truckers for Troops campaign has raised nearly $730,000 for veterans and active-duty military. Find out how you can help.
Crime & Courts, News
National Freight moves to decertify class of truckers in wage lawsuit
National Freight, Inc. wants to decertify a class of truckers accusing it of misclassifying drivers as independent contractors.
News, State
Pennsylvania nears autonomous vehicle expansion
A Pennsylvania bill heads to governor that is touted to modernize statute for driverless testing and deployment of highly autonomous vehicles.
News, State
Iowa fuel emergency effective through Nov. 27
Fuel transportation issues in Iowa resulted in Gov. Kimberly K. Reynolds signing an emergency temporarily relieving certain regulations.
Crime & Courts, Federal, News, OOIDA, State
California overstepped with emission standards, OOIDA says
California is overstepping its authority in regard to emission standards, OOIDA told the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.
Business, Equipment
Jacobs unveils cylinder deactivation tech to cut emissions
Jacobs Vehicle Systems, maker of Jake Brakes, has developed valvetrain technologies that could help engine and truck makers meet stricter exhaust emission limits.
