Federal, News
FMCSA plans registration modernization meeting for May 29
In an attempt to deter fraud and improve an outdated system, FMCSA is working toward modernizing the registration process.
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Podcast: Will the free market solve truck parking?
Tyson Fisher brings us an update on the truck parking crisis, including plans for tens of thousands of paid truck parking spaces nationwide.
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Business, Products & Services
Training specific to tankers available through CarriersEdge
A training course for tanker drivers is now available through CarriersEdge, a company offering more than 100 training options.
News, State
Colorado proposal would revise state’s speed camera rule
A proposal at the Colorado statehouse would amend statute to expand the use of speed enforcement cameras.
Crime & Courts, News, OOIDA, State
California attempts to block OOIDA’s request to join AB5 case
OOIDA wants to represent small-business truckers in a lawsuit against California’s AB5. The state says OOIDA’s request came too late.
Federal, News
Study to look at automated driving systems, commercial driver engagement
There’s little data on how commercial drivers engage with Level 2 and 3 automated driving system-equipped trucks. FMCSA wants to fix that.
News, State
PennDOT target of resolution seeking a review of the department
PennDOT is the target of a resolution introduced in the Pennsylvania statehouse seeking for a complete comparative review of the department.
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.