Federal, News
High school seeks commercial learner’s permit exemption for 17-year-olds
A high school in Washington state is asking FMCSA to let its 17-year-old students acquire commercial learner’s permits.
Listen Now
Podcast: Broker financial responsibility rule is final
Brokers will now face some new, stricter financial rules – but OOIDA thinks that FMCSA should have gone much further with the regulation.
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Business, Products & Services
Saia LTL Freight opens terminal near Chicago’s O’Hare airport
This year and last, Saia LTL Freight has aggressively expanded its terminal network. The newest is by Chicago O’Hare International Airport.
OOIDA, OOIDA Member
Through Labor Day, find the OOIDA tour trailer in North Dakota
Marty Ellis plans to spend the weekend at two I-94 stops in North Dakota, first at the Steele TA Express/Coffee Cup and then the Fargo Petro.
Business, News
FedEx Ground puts more than 200 drivers out of work in contractor shutdown
A leader of dissension among FedEx Ground contractors has paid the price for rankling the ground package delivery giant. Message sent.
News, State
AB5 injunction dissolved as courtroom battles continue
One injunction blocking California’s Assembly Bill 5 from going into effect has ended, while another has been approved.
Business, News, Products & Services
Companies honor drivers during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
With National Truck Driver Appreciation Week approaching, companies announce rewards, deals, and contests to honor the men and women that keep America moving.
Fuel prices, News, State
New Jersey fuel tax rates down again starting Oct. 1
Starting Oct. 1, truckers and motorists fueling in New Jersey will get a slight break in fuel tax expenses.
News, State
Study suggests stronger cellphone laws reduce rear-end crashes
Two of three Western states experienced reductions in rear-end crashes after implementing stronger cellphone laws.
Fuel prices, News
National diesel average price jumps 20 cents
Average diesel prices are back up, and by as much as 20 cents per gallon for some, after two months of consistently falling prices
Federal, News
FMCSA announces first Women of Trucking Advisory Board
FMCSA’s Women of Trucking Advisory Board combines for more than 275 years of experience in the transportation industry.
Elections, News, State
Voters in two Colorado counties to decide transportation funding questions
Transportation funding is a topic of multiple local measures on fall ballots in Colorado, addressing surplus use and sales taxes.