Federal, News
FMCSA sharpening focus on broker fraud
While a broker transparency rule pends, FMCSA has taken other measures to address broker fraud, including a new Registration Fraud Team.
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Podcast: Federal underride effort pushes forward
An NHTSA advisory committee has held another meeting, and it appears some on the panel are committed to creating an underride requirement.
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Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA opposes driver training school’s exemption request
When it comes to improving highway safety, OOIDA said there is no substitute for an experienced and qualified trainer.
Crime & Courts, Federal, News
C.H. Robinson loses U.S. Supreme Court bid in negligence lawsuit
The Supreme Court declined to hear C.H. Robinson’s negligence lawsuit, paving the way for brokers to be held liable for contracted carriers.
Crime & Courts, News, State
Trucking industry awaits Supreme Court decision on AB5
The wait to find out if the U.S. Supreme Court will hear the California Trucking Association’s case against Assembly Bill 5 continues.
News, OOIDA
Marty Ellis next takes the OOIDA tour trailer to Mount Vernon, Ill.
While stopped in Hurricane, W. Va., Marty Ellis got to see the Keller Trucking autism awareness truck. The next stop for Ellis and the OOIDA tour trailer’s in Illinois.
Business
USA Truck to be bought by Germany’s DB Schenker
If its shareholders approve, Arkansas-based USA Truck will become part of German logistics company DB Schenker by year end.
Fuel prices, News
National diesel price average up, some regions down
Another increase to the national average price of diesel was reported by ProMiles.com this week. However, half of the regions saw a drop.
Fuel prices, News, State
Seven states impose fuel tax changes July 1, others freeze rates
The first of July marks the implementation of a mix of increases and freezes to fuel tax rates in states around the country.
Business
Freymiller reefer fleet is acquired by private equity firm
Those Freymiller reefer tractor-trailers we all have seen are now owned by a private equity firm. The founder’s son remains as CEO.
State
Missouri offers extension for IRP registrants
The Missouri Department of Transportation is extending the International Registration Plan period for those expiring in June until July 31.
Federal, News, Products & Services
Arion Tech ELD revoked by FMCSA
FMCSA has removed an Arion Tech ELD from the list of registered devices because of a “failure to meet the minimum requirements.”