News
FMCSA encourages safe driving around large trucks, buses
FMCSA is working to spread the message of how the general public can safely share the roads with large trucks and buses.
Listen Now
Podcast: A private approach to truck parking
Trent Cameron, CEO and co-founder of Outpost, shares his company’s ambitious plan to dot the nation with private truck parking lots.
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News, State
Indiana lawmakers advance competing tax rebates, fuel tax relief
Indiana state lawmakers in the House and Senate are moving forward with competing plans to provide tax rebates and fuel tax relief.
Federal, News
FMCSA announces $3.1M in grants to recruit veterans into trucking
The FMCSA is working to recruit military veterans into the trucking industry by offering grants to train them to get CDLs.
News, Products & Services
Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax, Form 2290, due Aug. 31
For most big trucks, the annual payment of the federal Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax and filing of Form 2290 is due at the end of August.
Fuel prices
Downward diesel trend continues
The national diesel average decreased by 13 cents, while some regions reported a decline of more than 20 cents to its average price.
Business, Equipment
New Western Star 57X Aero road tractor to replace 5700XE
The Western Star 57X is more aerodynamic than the model it succeeds, and it is the most fuel-efficient truck the company has ever made.
News, State
Starting Aug. 1, Louisiana doubles fines on Atchafalaya Bridge
A new law taking effect in Louisiana doubles fines for speeding and for truck lane restrictions along the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge.
News, State
Exemptions in place due to record flooding in Kentucky
Widespread flooding in Kentucky resulted in an emergency declaration. Within that order are relief from regulations for commercial drivers.
News, State
‘Trooper in a Truck’ initiative targets distracted driving
Illinois announces “Trooper in a Truck” initiative to help curb distracted driving. Police hope the program can help reduce fatal crashes in the state.
OOIDA, Truck Shows
OOIDA tour trailer stops in Lake Station, Ind.
Between shows, Marty Ellis takes the OOIDA tour trailer to near Gary, Ind. He snapped photos at the TopGun LargeCar Shootout in Rantoul, Ill.
Business, Equipment, Sponsored Content
Brakes and CVSA Brake Week
Truck drivers are key in preventing out-of-service brake violations by performing pre-trip inspections. Are your brakes ready for the test?
