Crime & Courts, Federal, News
Feds warn carriers about cargo theft scheme
Cargo theft in the U.S. continues to climb. The FBI is warning carriers about a sophisticated scheme that has cost the industry millions.
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Podcast: Effort in Illinois would cap ‘nuclear verdicts’
An effort in Illinois would put a cap on pain-and-suffering damages in trucking court cases in an attempt to combat “nuclear verdicts.”
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Opinion
Meet Driface, the driver-facing camera
If a driver-facing camera could talk, it might say stuff like Driface told columnist John Bendel. It might become your new best friend – or not.
News, Products & Services
Research group seeks input from truckers on driver-facing cameras
What role can driver-facing cameras play in reducing litigation against truckers and carriers? One research institute is looking for the answer that question.
News, State
Best and worst states for teen drivers
With FMCSA considering lowering the minimum age required to obtain a CDL, which states are the worst and best for teen drivers?
News
Deadline for Transition Trucking nominations is July 31
The nomination period for the Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award ends July 31. Go to TransitionTrucking.org to nominate.
Federal, News
FMCSA apprenticeship program application process opens today
FMCSA began accepting applications for motor carriers to participate in its Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program on July 26.
Fuel prices, News
Diesel prices down for fifth consecutive week
The average diesel price fell nearly 20 cents in one region, while the national average’s down 16 cents, according to the latest EIA report.
Fuel prices, News, State
Portland, Ore., considers banning sale of fossil-based diesel fuel
One city is considering banning the sale of petroleum-based diesel fuel to cut greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change.
News, State
Massachusetts Senate endorses $10.84 billion transportation bond bill
The Massachusetts Senate has endorsed a $10.84 billion transportation bond bill. The plan calls for tapping federal aid and state surplus revenue.
News, OOIDA, State
Port of Oakland urges truckers to not impede supply chain
The executive director of the Port of Oakland is urging truck drivers to halt any protest activity that disrupts the supply chain.
News, OOIDA, Products & Services
OOIDA tour trailer stops in Monee, Ill.
Marty Ellis is taking a break between shows, taking the OOIDA tour trailer to Monee, Ill.. Also, he’s heard about a product for securing loads.
