Federal, News
Buttigieg updates Senate on NHTSA’s impaired-driving rulemaking
A rulemaking aimed at taking impaired drivers off the road received more than 18,000 comments, DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.
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Podcast: A private approach to truck parking
Trent Cameron, CEO and co-founder of Outpost, shares his company’s ambitious plan to dot the nation with private truck parking lots.
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News, State
San Diego County wildfire closes border crossing
Over 4,000 acres in San Diego County have burned, forcing residents to evacuate and the Tecate Port of Entry and state Highway 94 to close.
Federal, News
FMCSA extends emergency declaration through Oct. 15
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is keeping its COVID-19 emergency declaration in place for another 90 days.
News, Safety & Security
Labor Day cargo theft: tips to avoid being a target
Historically, Labor Day weekend has seen a cargo theft spike. Industry insiders share best practices to help you avoid being a target.
Federal, News, OOIDA
FMCSA amends 2023 UCR fees
FMCSA is reducing UCR fees for 2023. OOIDA says the fee reduction doesn’t go nearly far enough.
News, State
Oregon wildfires prompt suspension of motor carrier regulations
Wildfires in Oregon continue to create issues. As a result, relief has been granted to motor carriers and drivers providing assistance.
Business, News, Products & Services
Stevens Trucking goes autonomous trucks with Locomation
El Reno, Okla.-based Stevens Trucking Company recently signed an eight-year agreement with autonomous truck technology company Locomation.
Business, Products & Services
Saia LTL Freight opens terminal near Chicago’s O’Hare airport
This year and last, Saia LTL Freight has aggressively expanded its terminal network. The newest is by Chicago O’Hare International Airport.
OOIDA, OOIDA Member
Through Labor Day, find the OOIDA tour trailer in North Dakota
Marty Ellis plans to spend the weekend at two I-94 stops in North Dakota, first at the Steele TA Express/Coffee Cup and then the Fargo Petro.
Business, News
FedEx Ground puts more than 200 drivers out of work in contractor shutdown
A leader of dissension among FedEx Ground contractors has paid the price for rankling the ground package delivery giant. Message sent.
News, State
AB5 injunction dissolved as courtroom battles continue
One injunction blocking California’s Assembly Bill 5 from going into effect has ended, while another has been approved.