Federal, News, Safety & Security
CVSA petitions FMCSA to amend inspection report requirements
CVSA has petitioned the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to remove one of the requirements involving inspection reports.
Listen Now
Podcast: Time to start your engines for produce season
The unofficial start to produce season has been announced. On this week’s Market Update, we’ll discuss how that will impact certain markets.
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News, State
I-81 Corridor Coalition makes discussion materials available
The I-81 Corridor Coalition invites you to check out the roundtable discussion about truck parking held back in June.
News, State
New Indiana law provides another round of tax relief
Another round of tax relief soon will be available to Indiana residents minus any change to the state’s fuel excise tax.
Crime & Courts, News
Seventh Circuit reverses district court ruling in case against Schneider
A wage case against Schneider will resume following a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
Business
XPO Logistics revenue’s up as company manages changes
XPO Logistics revenue climbs as it evolves to an LTL-only carrier, spins off its brokerage business, and embraces associated changes.
Analysis, Business, Crime & Courts, Products & Services
DAT sues Convoy over Convoy for Brokers
It is familiar ground for load board pioneer DAT to be embroiled in legal wrangling. This time, Convoy is the opponent.
Fuel prices, News
National diesel average drops below $5 per gallon
The Aug. 8 Energy Information Administration report showed a drop of 14.5 cents to the national average price per gallon of diesel.
Equipment, News
Daimler trucks affected by ECU-related recall
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling more than 1,000 Freightliner and Western Star trucks due to an issue with the engine control unit.
News, State
San Antonio memorial honors victims of deadly human trafficking incident
A proponent for a San Antonio memorial to migrants who died during a smuggling attempt says people shouldn’t forget what happened there.
News, State
Voters in two states to decide on millionaire taxes for transportation
Millionaire taxes are slated for consideration on two stateside fall ballots. Passage would provide some benefit for transportation purposes.
OOIDA, Truck Shows
OOIDA tour trailer heads west to Utah
Marty Ellis saw some great trucks (see his photos) in Franklin Grove, Ill., but he’s headed near Salt Lake City with the OOIDA tour trailer.
