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Elections, News, State

Multiple South Carolina county ballots to include transportation tax

Questions to aid transportation work via sales taxes are slated for November ballots in two South Carolina counties.

News

Trucking job growth slows down in August

Growth in trucking jobs was relatively sluggish in August, with the situation for all transportation jobs also showing signs of slowing down.

Business, News, Products & Services

Bridgestone expands plant to meet demand for smart truck tires

With a $550 million investment into renovating one of its plants, Bridgestone looks toward the possible future of commercial vehicle tires.

News, State

Oregon wildfires prompt additional motor carrier waiver

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown invoked the state’s Emergency Conflagration Act, according to an ODOT truck advisory bulletin released on Sept. 5.

Coronavirus, Federal, News

FMCSA wants feedback on emergency declaration

FMCSA wants feedback regarding the use of its COVID-19 emergency declaration, which has been in effect since March 2020.

Elections, News, State

Legal challenge filed for Florida county transportation ballot question

A new lawsuit filed in Florida seeks to put a stop to a transportation referendum slated for the Hillsborough County fall ballot.

Equipment

Western Star trucks recalled for hood issue

More than 4,000 Western Star trucks are being recalled due to an issue with the hood, which may cause it to detach.

Business

Owners of historic truck stop unveil plans for new site

After a fire forced a 50-year old truck stop to shut its doors, owners unveil plans for a “bigger and better” facility to be built on the former site.

Federal, News

FMCSA denies UPS driver training exemption

FMCSA has once again denied a request from UPS for an exemption from part of the entry-level driver training rule.

News, OOIDA

The OOIDA tour trailer moves to Fargo, N.D., on Saturday

Marty Ellis enjoyed his Steele TA Express/Coffee Cup truck stop and snapped some photos. Next he takes the OOIDA tour trailer to the Fargo Petro.