Federal, News
Rep. Collins: Minimum insurance increase would ‘destroy’ trucking
A bill that would increase carriers’ minimum insurance to $5 million would “destroy the trucking industry,” a member of Congress said.
Listen Now
Podcast: Is renewable diesel an alternative to electric?
A new American Transportation Research Institute report includes promising data on renewable diesel. Jeff Short explains the details.
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News, State
Pennsylvania commission approves updated 12-year transportation plan
Pennsylvania’s 12-year program includes billions of dollars for highway and bridge projects, as well as funding for transit and other modes of transport.
News, State
New Michigan law clears path for autonomous vehicle roadways
A new Michigan law allows the state to move forward with the development of a connected and automated vehicle corridor.
News
Free and Secure Trade enrollment events planned for September
The Canada Border Service Agency and U.S. Customs and Border Protection will hold several Free and Secure Trade enrollment events.
Elections, News, State
Multiple Texas counties include transportation questions on fall ballots
Questions to aid transportation work are slated for November ballots in Texas counties that include the Dallas and Houston areas.
Federal, News
Trucker seeks exemption from ELDs, hours of service
A truck driver with 15 years of experience wants an exemption from the FMCSA’s regulations for hours of service and ELDs.
Business, News, OOIDA, Products & Services
DOT compliance and biennial updates: How to spot a fake notice
OOIDA’s Business Services Department regularly hears from members about predatory practices regarding biennial updates. They recently got a firsthand lesson.
News, State, Truck Parking
Delaware bill to increase truck parking fines fourfold
A Delaware bill awaiting the governor’s signature will hike up fines for illegal residential truck parking.
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.