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Crime & Courts, News

Where’s the beef? Police search for trailers, cargo valued at $750K

Three trailers of meat were stolen in a Nebraska city, its second meat theft in a matter of months. Trailers and meat are valued at $750K.

Federal, News, OOIDA

NHTSA reports ‘crisis’ despite small decline in traffic deaths

Data show a dip in traffic deaths, but the U.S. DOT isn’t claiming victory. OOIDA asks if cars are crashing, why the emphasis on big trucks?

Business, News, Products & Services

Saia LTL Freight opens new Kansas terminals

Saia LTL Freight opens more terminals, this time in western Kansas. Company officials say the expansion will continue into 2025.

Fuel prices, News

National diesel average dips below $5, EIA report says

Diesel prices are lower this week based on reports from EIA, ProMiles.com and AAA. EIA says the national average per gallon is under $5.

Federal, News, OOIDA

ELD exemption for pre-2000 trucks should remain, OOIDA says

When the ELD mandate took effect in 2017, trucks with pre-2000 engines were exempt. OOIDA says it should stay that way.

News, State

Florida expands CDL training programs at state colleges

Florida boosts funding for CDL training programs at state colleges. The governor says trucking investments are driving the state’s growth.

News, State

West Virginia governor signs bills to pay for road work

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has signed into law legislation appropriating surplus revenue for secondary road projects.

Federal, News

TRUCKS Act would help small trucking businesses avoid training requirements

A bill in the Senate would open the door for small trucking businesses to avoid the new entry-level driver training requirements.

News, State

Meetings scheduled for Virginia DOT study

The Virginia Department of Transportation is holding public meetings on Sept. 19 and Sept. 20 to provide information on the Route 199 Project Pipeline study. Transportation issues such as congestion, safety and access will identified and analyzed as part of the study, according to the Project Pipeline website. Route 199 (Humelsine Parkway) between Brookwood Driver […]

Business, Equipment

Cummins introduces Meritor 17Xe ePowertrain at German trade show

Cummins showed why it wanted Meritor with the 17Xe ePowertrain at a truck tradeshow in Germany. Volvo also showed a new electric rear axle.