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FMCSA launches 2024’s Operation Protect Your Move
FMCSA is continuing efforts to protect the public from scams involving household goods. A 2023 initiative found more than 1,000 violations.
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Podcast: FHWA grants meant to replace trucks at ports
Ports across the country might see quite a few new, lower-emission trucks due to a series of grants from the Federal Highway Administration.
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Mullen to step down from TuSimple amid securities lawsuit
Former FMCSA acting Administrator Jim Mullen is leaving TuSimple shortly after a lawsuit was filed against the company.
Business, Products & Services
Convenience chain offers discounted fuel to truckers
With National Truck Driver Appreciation Week right around the corner, here are some of the offers companies have to honor the drivers who keep America moving.
Elections, News, Safety & Security, State
New York bill mandates safety technology for passenger vehicles
A New York Senate bill would mandate advanced safety technology for all new passenger vehicles registered in the state.
News, State
MassDOT seeks input on long range transport plan
Truckers have a chance to shape Massachusetts’ transportation plans by taking MassDOT’s online statewide long range plan survey.
News
Research institute seeks driver input on issues facing the trucking industry
What are the trucking industry’s top issues? The American Transportation Research Institute seeks driver survey input to figure that out.
Fuel prices, News
Diesel numbers back down
A week after a 20-cent increase, the national average diesel price was back down. All 10 regions reported decreases as well.
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The OOIDA tour trailer stops in Kenosha, Wis.
Fargo, N.D., was a great stop – it’s always great to sign up new members. Marty Ellis and the OOIDA tour trailer next head to Kenosha, Wis.
Elections, News, State
Multiple South Carolina county ballots to include transportation tax
Questions to aid transportation work via sales taxes are slated for November ballots in two South Carolina counties.
News
Trucking job growth slows down in August
Growth in trucking jobs was relatively sluggish in August, with the situation for all transportation jobs also showing signs of slowing down.
Business, News, Products & Services
Bridgestone expands plant to meet demand for smart truck tires
With a $550 million investment into renovating one of its plants, Bridgestone looks toward the possible future of commercial vehicle tires.