News
Bipartisan bill introduced to combat freight fraud
A bipartisan bill endorsed by OOIDA aims to give FMCSA the tools it needs to combat freight fraud in the transportation industry
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Podcast: Is the move to electric feasible? Here are the facts
Andrew King of the OOIDA Foundation joins the show to talk about the feasibility – or lack thereof – of the EPA’s electric truck ambitions.
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Business
XPO Logistics revenue’s up as company manages changes
XPO Logistics revenue climbs as it evolves to an LTL-only carrier, spins off its brokerage business, and embraces associated changes.
Analysis, Business, Crime & Courts, Products & Services
DAT sues Convoy over Convoy for Brokers
It is familiar ground for load board pioneer DAT to be embroiled in legal wrangling. This time, Convoy is the opponent.
Fuel prices, News
National diesel average drops below $5 per gallon
The Aug. 8 Energy Information Administration report showed a drop of 14.5 cents to the national average price per gallon of diesel.
Equipment, News
Daimler trucks affected by ECU-related recall
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling more than 1,000 Freightliner and Western Star trucks due to an issue with the engine control unit.
News, State
San Antonio memorial honors victims of deadly human trafficking incident
A proponent for a San Antonio memorial to migrants who died during a smuggling attempt says people shouldn’t forget what happened there.
News, State
Voters in two states to decide on millionaire taxes for transportation
Millionaire taxes are slated for consideration on two stateside fall ballots. Passage would provide some benefit for transportation purposes.
OOIDA, Truck Shows
OOIDA tour trailer heads west to Utah
Marty Ellis saw some great trucks (see his photos) in Franklin Grove, Ill., but he’s headed near Salt Lake City with the OOIDA tour trailer.
News
Employment in trucking increases slightly in July; inflation up 1%
Trucking employment increased slightly in July, while the transportation sector as a whole also experienced a relatively modest increase.
News, State
New York DOT starts projects on I-84, state Route 9W
Starting Aug. 8, the New York State Department of Transportation will begin bridge repair on Interstate 84. Route 9W also will close.
Federal, News, OOIDA, State
OOIDA says FMCSA should deny Alaska’s driver training exemption request
OOIDA wants the FMCSA to deny Alaska’s request for an exemption from a portion of the entry-level driver training rule.