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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.

Features, News

Transition Trucking field down to 12

The field for the 2022 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence award has been narrowed to 12 finalists, Fastport recently announced.

Crime & Courts, News

TuSimple truck incident leads to investor lawsuit

TuSimple is facing a lawsuit alleging it misrepresented its Level 4 autonomous trucks following an incident involving one of those trucks.

Federal, News, OOIDA

More time needed to review Medical Examiner Handbook, OOIDA says

OOIDA is asking the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for more time to review its 122-page Medical Examiner Handbook draft.

Business

LTL business is facing a radical transformation

Two fundamental changes are transforming less-than-truckload shipping, as can be seen in recent expansions, acquisitions and other moves.

News, State

Georgia governor renews fuel tax holiday

Action taken by the Georgia governor extends the state’s fuel tax holiday and addresses supply chain issues through mid-October.