Federal, News
GOP lawmakers introduce resolution to undo EPA’s new emission standards
One month after the EPA finalized tougher truck emission standards, Republican lawmakers are attempting to quash them.
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Podcast: Is renewable diesel an alternative to electric?
A new American Transportation Research Institute report includes promising data on renewable diesel. Jeff Short explains the details.
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Opinion
150 million reasons why nuclear verdicts need to be addressed
Werner recently settled a lawsuit for $150 million, but the facts of the case may surprise you, including that the carrier is avoiding a nuclear verdict. On July 28, Omaha, Neb.-based Werner Enterprises published a news release announcing a $150 settlement of a crash lawsuit in Texas. Based on that hefty sum, one would think […]
Federal, News, OOIDA
Speed limiters contradict driver retention goals, OOIDA says
If the goal is to make trucking a more attractive profession, OOIDA says that requiring speed limiters is not the way to achieve it.
Crime & Courts, Federal, News, OOIDA
Court of appeals denies petition for hours-of-service review
A court has denied a petition for review of FMCSA hours-of-service changes to the short-haul exemption and 30-minute break backed by OOIDA.
News
New data shows the number of women drivers continues to grow
According to recent data, the number of female drivers in trucking is continuing to rise. Women in Trucking CEO offers insight beyond the numbers.
Features, Truck Shows
Commercial Chaos for a Cure efforts exceed goal
Commercial Chaos for a Cure was held for the ninth time on July 22-23. The event raises money for the June E. Nylen Cancer Center.
Business, Products & Services
Love’s Travel Stops opens first location in Connecticut
Love’s Travel Stops just opened a new location in Willington, Conn., which is the first Love’s in the state.
Business, News, Products & Services
Annual Road Warrior contest makes history with $30K in prizes
Pilot Flying J brings back its Road Warrior contest to recognize role models in the trucking industry. Total prizes this year top all previous years.
OOIDA, Truck Shows
OOIDA tour trailer returns to TopGun LargeCar Shootout
For this weekend, Marty Ellis is hauling the OOIDA tour trailer to Rantoul, Ill., to be part of the TopGun LargeCar Shootout.
Analysis, News
A railroad strike would swamp trucking
A railroad strike wouldn’t affect only train crews and engineers. The fallout could swamp the trucking industry, columnist John Bendel says.
News
Cross-border freight by trucks increased in May, nearing all-time high
May was a decent month for cross-border freight hauled by trucks, getting closer to setting another all-time high by freight value.