Federal, News
Truck Leasing Task Force plans meetings in June, July
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Truck Leasing Task Force will resume with meetings scheduled in June and July.
Listen Now
Podcast: In our feelings – freight market sentiment
Lower freight volumes and lower spot rates have been the norm for several months now – but are better times right around the corner? Owner-operators seem to think so.
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News, OOIDA, State
OOIDA to focus on Commerce Clause in AB5 lawsuit
AB5’s first round of courtroom battles focused on F4A. Now, OOIDA and the California Trucking Association turn to the Commerce Clause.
News, State
Massachusetts governor hits pause button on bill that includes rule for side underride guards
The Massachusetts governor has returned to the statehouse a transportation safety bill that includes a mandate for side underride guards for certain trucks.
Business, Equipment
Navistar recalls International trucks for connecting rod problem
Navistar has issued a recall for 2018-20 International trucks that might have a connecting rod problem. There’s a software fix.
Business, Equipment
Nikola recalls regional cabovers over seat belt problem
Nikola Corp. has announced a recall for its Tre BEV cabover trucks. The Tre BEV cabover trucks are intended for metro or regional fleets. The reason for the recall is a problem with the seat belt shoulder anchoring assembly that may have been improperly recalled. Nikola says 93 trucks might be affected. The company says […]
News, State
Sunset Point Rest Area to close temporarily for renovations
The Sunset Point Rest Area on Interstate 17 in Arizona will close for renovations this week as part of a $7.5 million project.
Analysis, Business, News
Beware of the spreading Fedezon model
Beware of the Amazon and FedEx business model. It’s geared to keeping drivers under the mega companies’ thumbs, columnist John Bendel warns.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA maintains opposition to hair testing mandate
OOIDA opposes reporting hair testing results in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, citing “inconsistencies and inaccuracies” in the tests.
COVID-19, News
Reports: Canada to end vaccine requirement; U.S. next?
Canada is reportedly set to end its vaccine requirement for travelers. Will the United States do the same?
Elections, News, State
Los Angeles County locales pursue new road revenue
Los Angeles County locales will ask voters next month to raise taxes to cover general purpose needs that include road work.
News, State
Washington state’s U.S. Highway 2 shutdown since Sept. 10
The Bolt Creek fire has burned more than 10,000, closing U.S. Highway 2, just east of Seattle. WSDOT says the highway could reopen Monday.