Federal, News
FMCSA explains plans to modernize registration system
FMCSA’s plan to modernize its registration system and crack down on fraud is going to come in stages. A rulemaking is expected this year.
Listen Now
Podcast: World’s oldest active professional truck driver
Doyle Archer started driving decades ago and hasn’t stopped since. And while he didn’t give it much thought, those around him wondered if he might just be the oldest active trucker at 90 years old. And it turns out he is. We visit with the Guinness World Record holder.
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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.
Federal, News
FMCSA denies UPS driver training exemption
FMCSA has once again denied a request from UPS for an exemption from part of the entry-level driver training rule.
News, OOIDA
The OOIDA tour trailer moves to Fargo, N.D., on Saturday
Marty Ellis enjoyed his Steele TA Express/Coffee Cup truck stop and snapped some photos. Next he takes the OOIDA tour trailer to the Fargo Petro.
Features, News
Transition Trucking field down to 12
The field for the 2022 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence award has been narrowed to 12 finalists, Fastport recently announced.
Crime & Courts, News
TuSimple truck incident leads to investor lawsuit
TuSimple is facing a lawsuit alleging it misrepresented its Level 4 autonomous trucks following an incident involving one of those trucks.