Federal, News
Senators urge NHTSA to regulate autonomous vehicles
Referencing numerous high-profile crashes, a group of senators want to see more oversight of autonomous vehicles at the federal level.
Listen Now
Podcast: Baltimore bridge collapse update – parking issues
As Baltimore recovers from the recent bridge collapse, a number of issues need to be resolved – and one of the big ones is truck parking.
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News, Safety & Security
Brake Safety Week enforcement blitz hits in two weeks
Brake Safety Week is in a couple of weeks. Land Line Now offers an expert’s advice on avoiding inspection problems and staying safe.
OOIDA, Truck Shows
OOIDA tour trailer heads to truck show in Franklin Grove, Ill.
A community festival and Big Rig Truck Show draw Marty Ellis and the OOIDA tour trailer to Franklin Grove, Ill.
Crime & Courts, News
Eighth Circuit revives wage lawsuit against Werner
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit revived a decade-old lawsuit alleging that Werner failed to adequately pay its student drivers.
News, State
I-70 through Topeka, Kan., closing for three weeks
Westbound Interstate 70 through downtown Topeka, Kan., is set to close for three weeks beginning Aug. 15 for pavement patching.
News, State
Georgia governor again extends fuel tax holiday
Action taken by the Georgia governor again extends the state’s fuel tax holiday and addresses supply chain issues.
Business, Equipment
Cummins sees stronger truck sales, completes Meritor acquisition
Stronger truck sales should help Cummins increase revenue for the year, the company’s new president reports, despite international problems.
News, State, Tolls
Pennsylvania Turnpike tolls go up 5% in January
Tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike will increase in January. It’s been 15 years of annual increases to pay expenses unrelated to the turnpike.
Crime & Courts, OOIDA, Products & Services
Factoring company’s sudden freeze leaves drivers in the cold
A factoring company suddenly closes, affecting 350 carriers. Some had to park and wait. When it got the call, OOIDA was ready to help.
Crime & Courts, News, State
Port of Oakland sues protesters, receives temporary restraining order
The Port of Oakland filed a lawsuit against truckers who were protesting California’s AB5 and blocking traffic in July.
Features, News
Schneiderhan, founder of truck convoy for Special Olympics, passes away
Norman Schniederhan retired as a law enforcement corporal in 2016, but he may best be known for his fundraising efforts to benefit Special Olympics.
