Crime & Courts, News, State
Coalition of states challenge California’s Advanced Clean Fleets regulation
A coalition of states filed a lawsuit against California’s Advanced Clean Fleets reg, claiming it is “defying real-world reality.”
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Podcast: How will the change in seasons affect the spot market?
April showers may bring May flowers, but it’s the freight of summer that will brighten up the spot market for truckers who rely on it.
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Business, News, Products & Services
Pilot Flying J opens new travel center, completes eight remodels
Pilot Flying J opened a new travel center in California and remodeled eight other stores as part of its $1 billion New Horizons initiative.
Federal, News, OOIDA
Truckers weigh in on Labor Department proposal
The Labor Department has proposed a new test to determine worker classification. OOIDA says that truckers’ concerns need to be considered.
News, State
Pennsylvania Senate committee advances electric-powered trucks rule
A Pennsylvania Senate committee has advanced a bill to adopt a federal weight exemption for electric-powered trucks.
Crime & Courts, Equipment, News
Nikola founder guilty of fraud
A federal jury has found Nikola founder Trevor Milton guilty of fraud charges related to false claims about the company’s technology.
OOIDA
The OOIDA tour trailer is staking out Corning, Calif., for a few days
Marty Ellis has the OOIDA tour trailer in Corning, Calif., for a few days before heading to Dixon, Calif., for the Bobtail Apparel Truck Show.
Business, Products & Services
BIT Air Scale lets drivers, carriers monitor truck weight in real time
BIT Air Scale gives drivers access to real-time truck weight information via a smartphone or tablet using the BIT app, during loading.
Fuel prices, News
Diesel surge continues, by 40 cents in some regions
Diesel was up again this week, and by as much 40 cents in some regions. The national average is now $5.339, up 11.5 cents from a week ago.
Elections, News, State
Voters in six California counties to decide on road revenue
Next month’s elections in six California counties will include questions on various transportation-related initiatives.
Coronavirus, Federal, News
FMCSA’s COVID-19 emergency declaration expires without extension
The FMCSA let the clock run out on an hours-of-service waiver that was in effect for more than two-and-a-half years.
Crime & Courts, News, State
Colorado police investigating cause of semi crash that left driver with ‘significant burns’
A semitruck crash in Colorado last week left the 22-year-old driver with “significant burns.” State police are investigating.