Federal, News, Truck Parking
Approps bill includes truck parking funding, speed limiter prohibition
The annual THUD appropriations bill was released Wednesday, June 26. Truckers’ top concerns of parking and speed limiters are addressed.
Listen Now
Podcast: A look into the ‘driver shortage’ uncovers something else
A Georgia state senator discusses an effort to look into the “driver shortage” and what sorts of trucking problems came to light instead.
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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.
Federal, News
U.S. DOT considers electronic forms for drug testing program
The U.S. Department of Transportation will consider allowing electronic forms to be used as part of its drug and alcohol testing regulations.
Business, News
Factoring company resumes operations
A factoring company resumes operations after a shutdown. Its president says they “feel absolutely horrible for the situation that has occurred.”
News, State
Massachusetts legislature approves $11.3 billion transportation bond bill
Massachusetts lawmakers have approved an $11.3 billion transportation bond bill that calls for tapping federal aid and state surplus revenue.
Business, Crime & Courts, News, State
Old Dominion Freight Line coughs up for hazmat settlement
Old Dominion Freight Line must pay $1.36 million to settle allegations of illegal disposal of hazardous materials in California.