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Crime & Courts, News

Eighth Circuit revives wage lawsuit against Werner

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit revived a decade-old lawsuit alleging that Werner failed to adequately pay its student drivers.

News, State

I-70 through Topeka, Kan., closing for three weeks

Westbound Interstate 70 through downtown Topeka, Kan., is set to close for three weeks beginning Aug. 15 for pavement patching.

News, State

Georgia governor again extends fuel tax holiday

Action taken by the Georgia governor again extends the state’s fuel tax holiday and addresses supply chain issues.

Business, Equipment

Cummins sees stronger truck sales, completes Meritor acquisition

Stronger truck sales should help Cummins increase revenue for the year, the company’s new president reports, despite international problems.

News, State, Tolls

Pennsylvania Turnpike tolls go up 5% in January

Tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike will increase in January. It’s been 15 years of annual increases to pay expenses unrelated to the turnpike.

Crime & Courts, OOIDA, Products & Services

Factoring company’s sudden freeze leaves drivers in the cold

A factoring company suddenly closes, affecting 350 carriers. Some had to park and wait. When it got the call, OOIDA was ready to help.

Crime & Courts, News, State

Port of Oakland sues protesters, receives temporary restraining order

The Port of Oakland filed a lawsuit against truckers who were protesting California’s AB5 and blocking traffic in July.

Features, News

Schneiderhan, founder of truck convoy for Special Olympics, passes away

Norman Schniederhan retired as a law enforcement corporal in 2016, but he may best be known for his fundraising efforts to benefit Special Olympics.

News, State

Six-day closure of Lewis and Clark Bridge planned

Feedback from travelers of the Lewis and Clark Bridge is being accepted until Aug. 15. The bridge is planned to close for six days in 2023.

Business

Saia continues expansion with New York state facility

Saia LTL Freight isn’t letting up with its expansion plans. Another facility has opened in Binghamton, N.Y., and more openings are promised.