Federal, News
Truck Leasing Task Force plans meetings in June, July
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Truck Leasing Task Force will resume with meetings scheduled in June and July.
Listen Now
Podcast: In our feelings – freight market sentiment
Lower freight volumes and lower spot rates have been the norm for several months now – but are better times right around the corner? Owner-operators seem to think so.
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Features
Public voting now open for Transition Trucking award
Public voting has opened for the Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award. Votes can be cast through Nov. 11.
Business, News
Iowa’s Ruan acquires Michigan regional carrier
Iowa’s Ruan has bought Nationwide Truck Brokers, a Michigan dedicated carrier. Its name remains, but its trucks are getting upgraded.
News, State
Missouri extends overwidth permit for hay hauling
The Missouri Department of Transportation is extending the special overwidth hauling permit for hay at no cost through Dec. 1.
Crime & Courts, News
Midwest meat marauders thwarted as police arrest three men
Three men have been arrested in connection to a multistate crime spree involving $9 million in stolen meat and 45 thefts in six states.
Federal, News
FMCSA extends emergency for Florida, South Carolina
A regional emergency issued on Sept. 28 for eight states affected by Hurricane Ian has been extended in Florida and South Carolina.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA: Medical Examiner Handbook draft unfit for publication
The latest draft of the Medical Examiner Handbook has “critical shortcomings” that make it unfit for publication, OOIDA says.
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.