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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.
Listen Now
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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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.
Crime & Courts, News
FleetPride must face driver’s Americans with Disabilities Act lawsuit
A federal court has decided to let a driver’s lawsuit against trucking company FleetPride to continue, alleging ADA violations.
Federal, News
FMCSA to renew ELD exemption for Motion Picture Association
Citing the drivers’ “complex” record-of-duty status, FMCSA plans to renew an ELD exemption to the Motion Picture Association.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA tour trailer stops in Ontario, Calif.
Marty Ellis is hearing drivers at the OOIDA tour trailer on his tour of California talk about how tough it’s been to make it financially.