Federal, News
CDL changes would hinder safety, truckers say
Hundreds of truck drivers have spoken out against proposed changes to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s CDL requirements.
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Podcast: Expert – trucking’s inefficiencies put the burden on drivers
Whether it’s lease-purchase agreements, compensation or any number of other issues, Steve Viscelli has thoughts about how to change things.
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OOIDA
The OOIDA tour trailer stops in Gee Cee’s at Toledo, Wash.
Marty Ellis has parked the OOIDA tour trailer at Gee Cee’s Truck Stop in Toledo, Wash. Some OOIDA life members have checked in recently.
News, State
Port of Oakland blames AB5 protest on 28% decline
A weeklong protest over California’s Assembly Bill 5 led to a 28% decrease in container volume, the Port of Oakland says.
Business, Equipment
Cummins, Paccar announce natural gas engine partnership
Paccar big truck nameplates Kenworth and Peterbilt are being developed using Cummins’s new X15N natural gas engine to cut exhaust emissions.
Business, News, Products & Services, State
Love’s Travel Stops adds location in Minnesota
Love’s Travel Stops has opened a new location in Columbus, Minn. The newest location – the fourth in the state – adds 84 truck parking spots.
News, State
Pennsylvania commission approves updated 12-year transportation plan
Pennsylvania’s 12-year program includes billions of dollars for highway and bridge projects, as well as funding for transit and other modes of transport.
News, State
New Michigan law clears path for autonomous vehicle roadways
A new Michigan law allows the state to move forward with the development of a connected and automated vehicle corridor.
News
Free and Secure Trade enrollment events planned for September
The Canada Border Service Agency and U.S. Customs and Border Protection will hold several Free and Secure Trade enrollment events.
Elections, News, State
Multiple Texas counties include transportation questions on fall ballots
Questions to aid transportation work are slated for November ballots in Texas counties that include the Dallas and Houston areas.
Federal, News
Trucker seeks exemption from ELDs, hours of service
A truck driver with 15 years of experience wants an exemption from the FMCSA’s regulations for hours of service and ELDs.
Business, News, OOIDA, Products & Services
DOT compliance and biennial updates: How to spot a fake notice
OOIDA’s Business Services Department regularly hears from members about predatory practices regarding biennial updates. They recently got a firsthand lesson.