Federal, News
UCR fees to increase in 2025
FMCSA announced the UCR fees in a final rule that is scheduled to be published in the Federal Register on Monday, June 17.
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Podcast: The transition to electric trucks will cost how much?!
How much will it cost the industry to convert to electric? Ryder has taken a look and thinks it has an answer.
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Fuel prices, News
EIA short-term forecast optimistic despite OPEC cuts
EIA released its latest short-term energy outlook on Oct. 12, forecasting crude oil prices below $100 per barrel despite production cuts.
News, Products & Services, State, Truck Parking
Residents petition against proposed Love’s in Missouri town
Residents in Herculaneum, Mo., are trying to put a stop to a proposed Love’s Travel Stop, claiming it would bring in crime.
Federal, News, OOIDA
Trucking Alliance calls hair testing opposition ‘disappointing’; OOIDA president responds
The Trucking Alliance says there’s a “public safety problem” of illicit drug use among truckers and condemns opponents to hair testing.
Business
Kenan Advantage Group buys Toronto’s Connectrans
Fresh from acquiring New Jersey’s Carbon Express, Kenan Advantage Group adds to its logistics division by buying Connectrans Logistics.
Business, Products & Services
Spot load postings on MembersEdge jumped 5% last week
Load posts are up noticeably on MembersEdge, but there remain plenty of trucks available. Hurricane Ian’s effects are lingering.
Federal, News, Safety & Security
CVSA shares results of five-day hazmat inspection blitz
CVSA checked 6,000 vehicles carrying hazardous materials or dangerous goods during an unannounced five-day inspection blitz. How many were in violation?
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA talks overtime, AB5 on Clubhouse
Whether it be in the courtroom or in Congress, OOIDA is dedicated to fighting for the interests of truck drivers.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA gears up for Truckers for Troops campaign
This year is the 16th OOIDA’s Truckers for Troops fundraising campaign. To date, the program has raised over $700,000 for military veterans.
News, State
Florida judge nullifies Hillsborough County transportation tax question
For the second time in as many years, one Florida county’s pursuit of additional transportation funding has been thwarted.
Business, News
IRS per diem rates for truckers stay the same
Per diem rates for truck drivers did not increase for 2022-23, remaining at $69 for travel in the U.S. and $74 for travel in Canada.