Federal, News
Effort to provide restroom access to truckers continues
For anyone outside of the trucking industry, the idea of being denied restroom access while working probably seems unimaginable.
Listen Now
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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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.
OOIDA, OOIDA Member
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.
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.