Federal, News
FMCSA grants TIA’s petition on training for brokers
FMCSA has granted a petition from the Transportation Intermediaries Association regarding training requirements for brokers.
Listen Now
Podcast: Economist – pay and safety go hand-in-hand in trucking
A well-paid trucker is a safe trucker. Michael Belzer of Wayne State University concluded that about intrastate and interstate truckers.
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Federal, News
Department of Labor to host worker classification public forums
The U.S. Department of Labor wants the public to help it establish a worker classification rule. OOIDA is encouraging its members to participate.
Driver Fitness
Programs aims to prevent Type 2 diabetes
People who participate in a lifestyle change program can cut the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by more than 50%, according to the CDC.
News, State
New Louisiana law double fines, authorizes camera use on Atchafalaya Bridge
A new law in Louisiana doubles fines for speeding and for truck lane restrictions along the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge.
News, OOIDA, Truck Shows
The OOIDA tour trailer pulls into Wheeling, W. Va.
After a great weekend seeing the trucks at the ATHS Ohio Vintage Truck Reunion. Marty Ellis is taking the OOIDA trailer to West Virginia.
Equipment, News
Mack Trucks recalls thousands of vehicles with R.H. Sheppard steering gears
More than 6,000 Mack trucks are being recalled to determine whether they are affected by a larger R.H. Sheppard steering gear recall.
Federal, News
FMCSA denies pipeline group’s exemption request
FMCSA declined the Pipe Line Contractors Association’s request for an exemption from certain hours-of-service regulations
Federal, News
OOIDA: Truckers need flexibility with SEC’s climate-related disclosure proposal
OOIDA wants the SEC to mitigate the burden of a proposed rule that may create a patchwork of data collection for owner-operators.
Federal, News
Driver training school asks FMCSA for exemption
Another driver training school is asking FMCSA to exempt an instructor from some of the qualification requirements.
News, State
Three Pennsylvania state lawmakers call for gas tax holidays
Multiple pursuits underway at the Pennsylvania statehouse would provide gas price relief for consumers. Diesel fuel is not included.
News, State
Michigan work zone cameras bill advances
A Michigan House committee has voted to advance a bill to authorize automated speed enforcement in highway work zones throughout the state.
