Crime & Courts, News
Trucking groups appeal AB5 ruling to Ninth Circuit
Maintaining the stance that California’s AB5 violates the U.S. Constitution, two trucking groups have appealed to the Ninth Circuit.
Listen Now
Podcast: What’s behind the increase in weigh-in-motion scales?
Weigh stations are a regular part of life for truck drivers, but more and more scales are virtually invisible to those who drive over them.
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Fuel prices, News
EIA report shows substantial drops in diesel prices
The Energy Information Administration experienced a technical outage in mid-June. On July 7, EIA returned with its weekly report
Business, 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.
Federal, News
Emission reports by state DOTs, metro planners required under proposed rule
The Biden administration wants state DOTs and metro planning organizations to set annual emission targets and report emissions on their roadways.
Business, Products & Services
New Garmin truck navigator offers built-in dashcam
A built-in dashcam is featured with Garmin’s new truck navigator. Forward collision and lane departure warnings are added safety measures.
News, Safety & Security
Operation Safe Driver Week 2022 starts Sunday
Operation Safe Driver Week is scheduled for July 10-16. Law enforcement officers will be especially keen to nab speeding drivers that week.
Federal, News
Speed limiter comment period nearly over
Thousands of truck drivers have spoken out against a speed limiter mandate. But only days remain to add comments.
Crime & Courts, News
Three trailers of beef stolen in Nebraska; may be connected to other thefts
Police in Grand Island, Neb., are investigating the theft of three trailers of beef. Officials suggest a developing trend, but an industry insider isn’t convinced.
Coronavirus, Crime & Courts, News
Another prison sentence in scheme to defraud CARES Act loans
The second of two people indicted in June 2021 in connection with a scheme to defraud the CARES Act loan program has gotten prison time.
News, OOIDA, Products & Services
OOIDA Foundation announces monthly freight market update
The OOIDA Foundation has developed a freight market update designed more specifically for its members, in particular, owner-operators.
Features, OOIDA, Truck Shows
Walcott Truckers Jamboree returns in mid-July
The Walcott Truckers Jamboree, July 14-16, will have plenty of activities to thank truckers for all they do. OOIDA plans to join the party.
