Crime & Courts, Federal, News
Feds warn carriers about cargo theft scheme
Cargo theft in the U.S. continues to climb. The FBI is warning carriers about a sophisticated scheme that has cost the industry millions.
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Podcast: Effort in Illinois would cap ‘nuclear verdicts’
An effort in Illinois would put a cap on pain-and-suffering damages in trucking court cases in an attempt to combat “nuclear verdicts.”
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News, Safety & Security
First quarter sees most traffic fatalities in two decades
Traffic fatalities continue to be on the rise, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s latest numbers.
News, State
Reduced congestions, improved safety goal of Improve 64 project
The Improve 64 project would bring additional lanes and other improvements to southeast Indiana near the I-64 and I-265 interchange.
Business, Products & Services
Load posting activity, spot rates on MembersEdge continue to drop
Load posts are down for reefers, flatbeds and dry vans, MembersEdge reports, depressing spot rates. Michigan is worth a look, though.
Business, Products & Services
Expo program focuses on avoiding hemp transport problems
Costly mistakes have been made in transporting hemp and hemp products. A broker will discuss how to avoid them at the Southern Hemp Expo.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA tour trailer stops at Jubitz in Portland, Ore.
Marty Ellis has the OOIDA tour trailer at Jubitz Truck Stop in Portland, Ore., for a couple of days before two stops in Washington state.
News, State
New Pennsylvania law authorizes apportioned registrations, vehicle snow and ice removal
The Pennsylvania governor has signed into law a bill that covers apportioned registrations and snow and ice removal from atop vehicles.
News, State
San Pedro Bay Ports seek comment on second drayage truck assessment
Truckers are invited to comment on a draft feasibility assessment of cleaner drayage truck technologies at the San Pedro Bay ports.
News, State
Minnesota extends emergency fuel order
Citing increased demand, low inventories and supply chain constraints, Minnesota has extended an emergency fuel order until Sept. 11.
Coronavirus, Federal, News
FMCSA reports two crashes under emergency declaration since March 2020
Thousands of loads have been hauled under an emergency declaration since March 2020. FMCSA said it is aware of two crashes.
News, State
Freedom Drivers Project at Missouri State Fair
MoDOT is partnering with Truckers Against Trafficking to bring the Freedom Drivers Project traveling exhibit to the Missouri State Fair.