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.
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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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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.
News, State
Emergency act declared in Oregon due to Miller Road fire
As the Miller Road fire continues to burn thousands of acres in Wasco County, Ore., Gov. Kate Brown declared a state emergency.
News, Safety & Security
Brake Safety Week enforcement blitz hits in two weeks
Brake Safety Week is in a couple of weeks. Land Line Now offers an expert’s advice on avoiding inspection problems and staying safe.
OOIDA, Truck Shows
OOIDA tour trailer heads to truck show in Franklin Grove, Ill.
A community festival and Big Rig Truck Show draw Marty Ellis and the OOIDA tour trailer to Franklin Grove, Ill.
Crime & Courts, News
Eighth Circuit revives wage lawsuit against Werner
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit revived a decade-old lawsuit alleging that Werner failed to adequately pay its student drivers.
News, State
I-70 through Topeka, Kan., closing for three weeks
Westbound Interstate 70 through downtown Topeka, Kan., is set to close for three weeks beginning Aug. 15 for pavement patching.
News, State
Georgia governor again extends fuel tax holiday
Action taken by the Georgia governor again extends the state’s fuel tax holiday and addresses supply chain issues.
Business, Equipment
Cummins sees stronger truck sales, completes Meritor acquisition
Stronger truck sales should help Cummins increase revenue for the year, the company’s new president reports, despite international problems.