Federal, News
Buttigieg calls for policies to protect truckers against predatory towing
Policies to protect truckers from predatory towing fees are crucial, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttiegig said during a recent meeting.
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Podcast: FMCSA holds public meeting on predatory towing, healthy debate ensues
FMCSA hosted a healthy debate between those in trucking calling for greater protections, and those in towing listing their concerns.
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Opinion
ELDs and rolling truck bombs in California
ELDs for in-state drivers in California is another bad idea from the state that came up with the incredible “Truck Stopping Device.”
Federal, News
Feds announce fees changes to hazmat and TWIC programs
The government is charging less? Agency makes fee changes to hazmat endorsement and Transportation Worker Identification Credential programs.
News, State
California Highway Patrol wants to slap ELDs on intrastate truckers
The California Highway Patrol wants to require ELDs on intrastate trucking operations, and the proposal varies from the federal mandate.
News, State
Georgia fuel tax holiday extended, again
Action renewed by the Georgia governor extends the state’s fuel tax holiday and addresses supply chain issues through mid-December.
Business
Yellow Corp. transformation pays off early in third quarter
Selling off properties and streamlined deliveries have started paying off for Yellow Corp. in the third quarter, company execs report.
Business
Revenue’s up for Cummins, but profits took some hits
Company acquisition costs, employee bonuses and lower demand from China took bites from Cummins profits in the third quarter.
News, State
Interstate 30 closures planned in Arkansas
Interstate 30 will be temporarily closed in both directions starting Nov. 11 and ending on Nov. 14 depending upon weather, says ARDOT.
News
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.
