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Business, Products & Services

Load posting activity, spot rates on MembersEdge continue to drop

Load posts are down for reefers, flatbeds and dry vans, MembersEdge reports, depressing spot rates. Michigan is worth a look, though.

Business, Products & Services

Expo program focuses on avoiding hemp transport problems

Costly mistakes have been made in transporting hemp and hemp products. A broker will discuss how to avoid them at the Southern Hemp Expo.

News, OOIDA

OOIDA tour trailer stops at Jubitz in Portland, Ore.

Marty Ellis has the OOIDA tour trailer at Jubitz Truck Stop in Portland, Ore., for a couple of days before two stops in Washington state.

News, State

New Pennsylvania law authorizes apportioned registrations, vehicle snow and ice removal

The Pennsylvania governor has signed into law a bill that covers apportioned registrations and snow and ice removal from atop vehicles.

News, State

San Pedro Bay Ports seek comment on second drayage truck assessment

Truckers are invited to comment on a draft feasibility assessment of cleaner drayage truck technologies at the San Pedro Bay ports.

News, State

Minnesota extends emergency fuel order

Citing increased demand, low inventories and supply chain constraints, Minnesota has extended an emergency fuel order until Sept. 11.

Coronavirus, Federal, News

FMCSA reports two crashes under emergency declaration since March 2020

Thousands of loads have been hauled under an emergency declaration since March 2020. FMCSA said it is aware of two crashes.

News, State

Freedom Drivers Project at Missouri State Fair

MoDOT is partnering with Truckers Against Trafficking to bring the Freedom Drivers Project traveling exhibit to the Missouri State Fair.

Business, Equipment

Navistar shows new fuel-saving powertrain

The S13 diesel and T14 automated transmission start going into Aero highway tractors next summer, delivering up to 15% fuel savings.

Federal, News

Medical Examiner Handbook open for review

A draft of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Medical Examiner Handbook is available for review.