Federal, News
FMCSA plans registration modernization meeting for May 29
In an attempt to deter fraud and improve an outdated system, FMCSA is working toward modernizing the registration process.
Listen Now
Podcast: Will the free market solve truck parking?
Tyson Fisher brings us an update on the truck parking crisis, including plans for tens of thousands of paid truck parking spaces nationwide.
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News, State
Oregon wildfires prompt additional motor carrier waiver
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown invoked the state’s Emergency Conflagration Act, according to an ODOT truck advisory bulletin released on Sept. 5.
Coronavirus, Federal, News
FMCSA wants feedback on emergency declaration
FMCSA wants feedback regarding the use of its COVID-19 emergency declaration, which has been in effect since March 2020.
Elections, News, State
Legal challenge filed for Florida county transportation ballot question
A new lawsuit filed in Florida seeks to put a stop to a transportation referendum slated for the Hillsborough County fall ballot.
Equipment
Western Star trucks recalled for hood issue
More than 4,000 Western Star trucks are being recalled due to an issue with the hood, which may cause it to detach.
Business
Owners of historic truck stop unveil plans for new site
After a fire forced a 50-year old truck stop to shut its doors, owners unveil plans for a “bigger and better” facility to be built on the former site.
Federal, News
FMCSA denies UPS driver training exemption
FMCSA has once again denied a request from UPS for an exemption from part of the entry-level driver training rule.
News, OOIDA
The OOIDA tour trailer moves to Fargo, N.D., on Saturday
Marty Ellis enjoyed his Steele TA Express/Coffee Cup truck stop and snapped some photos. Next he takes the OOIDA tour trailer to the Fargo Petro.
Features, News
Transition Trucking field down to 12
The field for the 2022 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence award has been narrowed to 12 finalists, Fastport recently announced.
Crime & Courts, News
TuSimple truck incident leads to investor lawsuit
TuSimple is facing a lawsuit alleging it misrepresented its Level 4 autonomous trucks following an incident involving one of those trucks.
Federal, News, OOIDA
More time needed to review Medical Examiner Handbook, OOIDA says
OOIDA is asking the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for more time to review its 122-page Medical Examiner Handbook draft.
