Federal, News
Truck Leasing Task Force uniting against predatory lease-purchases
Two members of the Truck Leasing Task Force who previously defended the lease-purchase model have had a change of heart.
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Podcast: Unexpected state tax digs into truckers’ wallets
New Jersey has long collected a tax from truckers “doing business” in the state. Now, an enforcement effort is catching some by surprise.
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Trucking jobs up in October
Trucking jobs went up in October, with transportation employment as a whole experiencing a modest monthly increase.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA announces addition to Washington, D.C., staff
OOIDA has hired George O’Connor as director of communication for its Washington, D.C. office. O’Connor has worked in D.C. for 13 years.
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.