News, Safety & Security
Higher truck driver pay linked to fewer crashes
A researcher’s body of work has quantified what truckers have intuitively known for decades: Better truck driver pay will lead to safer highways.
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Podcast: Baltimore bridge collapse update – parking issues
As Baltimore recovers from the recent bridge collapse, a number of issues need to be resolved – and one of the big ones is truck parking.
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Business, Equipment
Nikola recalls regional cabovers over seat belt problem
Nikola Corp. has announced a recall for its Tre BEV cabover trucks. The Tre BEV cabover trucks are intended for metro or regional fleets. The reason for the recall is a problem with the seat belt shoulder anchoring assembly that may have been improperly recalled. Nikola says 93 trucks might be affected. The company says […]
News, State
Sunset Point Rest Area to close temporarily for renovations
The Sunset Point Rest Area on Interstate 17 in Arizona will close for renovations this week as part of a $7.5 million project.
Analysis, Business, News
Beware of the spreading Fedezon model
Beware of the Amazon and FedEx business model. It’s geared to keeping drivers under the mega companies’ thumbs, columnist John Bendel warns.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA maintains opposition to hair testing mandate
OOIDA opposes reporting hair testing results in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, citing “inconsistencies and inaccuracies” in the tests.
COVID-19, News
Reports: Canada to end vaccine requirement; U.S. next?
Canada is reportedly set to end its vaccine requirement for travelers. Will the United States do the same?
Elections, News, State
Los Angeles County locales pursue new road revenue
Los Angeles County locales will ask voters next month to raise taxes to cover general purpose needs that include road work.
News, State
Washington state’s U.S. Highway 2 shutdown since Sept. 10
The Bolt Creek fire has burned more than 10,000, closing U.S. Highway 2, just east of Seattle. WSDOT says the highway could reopen Monday.
Federal, News
Should electronic IDs be required on commercial motor vehicles?
FMCSA is flirting with the idea of requiring interstate commercial motor vehicles to have electronic identification technology.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA tour trailer stops in Oakley, Kan.
The first of three Kansas stops for the OOIDA tour trailer is Oakley, home to the Buffalo Bill Cultural and Visitor Center and a fossil museum.
Features, News, OOIDA, Truck Shows
South Dakota truck convoy raises nearly $60K for Special Olympics
With 107 trucks participating, the 2022 South Dakota Truck Convoy helps raise nearly $60,000 for Special Olympics.