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: 42nd annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs
Can’t make it to the 42nd annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs in Texas this weekend? Don’t worry. We’ll take you there in this preview of the premier truck beauty contest for actively working trucks.
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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.
Business
Acquisitions boost bottom line for Heartland Express
Acquisitions of CFI and Smith Transport have given an immediate boost to the bottom line of Heartland Express, the company says.
News, State
Fuel concerns prompt emergency in Nebraska
Fuel shortages in Nebraska have led to an emergency order providing regulatory relief for commercial motor vehicles and motor carriers.
Crime & Courts, News
FleetPride must face driver’s Americans with Disabilities Act lawsuit
A federal court has decided to let a driver’s lawsuit against trucking company FleetPride to continue, alleging ADA violations.
Federal, News
FMCSA to renew ELD exemption for Motion Picture Association
Citing the drivers’ “complex” record-of-duty status, FMCSA plans to renew an ELD exemption to the Motion Picture Association.
