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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News, State, Tolls
Pennsylvania Turnpike tolls go up 5% in January
Tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike will increase in January. It’s been 15 years of annual increases to pay expenses unrelated to the turnpike.
Crime & Courts, OOIDA, Products & Services
Factoring company’s sudden freeze leaves drivers in the cold
A factoring company suddenly closes, affecting 350 carriers. Some had to park and wait. When it got the call, OOIDA was ready to help.
Crime & Courts, News, State
Port of Oakland sues protesters, receives temporary restraining order
The Port of Oakland filed a lawsuit against truckers who were protesting California’s AB5 and blocking traffic in July.
Features, News
Schneiderhan, founder of truck convoy for Special Olympics, passes away
Norman Schniederhan retired as a law enforcement corporal in 2016, but he may best be known for his fundraising efforts to benefit Special Olympics.
News, State
Six-day closure of Lewis and Clark Bridge planned
Feedback from travelers of the Lewis and Clark Bridge is being accepted until Aug. 15. The bridge is planned to close for six days in 2023.
Business
Saia continues expansion with New York state facility
Saia LTL Freight isn’t letting up with its expansion plans. Another facility has opened in Binghamton, N.Y., and more openings are promised.
News, State
Massachusetts pursuit of tax rebates derailed
A 1980s Massachusetts statute has derailed legislative pursuit to provide some relief from higher costs for goods and services.
News, State
I-40 closure will add to Little Rock, Ark., traffic congestion
Since the construction on I-30 in downtown Little Rock and North Little Rock started in September 2020, traffic has been challenging enough to steer around. In mid-August, the construction spills over onto I-40, affecting eastbound traffic. At least it is expected that eastbound I-40 will be closed for only a weekend. Specific closure dates have […]
News, State
Indiana lawmakers advance competing tax rebates, fuel tax relief
Indiana state lawmakers in the House and Senate are moving forward with competing plans to provide tax rebates and fuel tax relief.
Federal, News
FMCSA announces $3.1M in grants to recruit veterans into trucking
The FMCSA is working to recruit military veterans into the trucking industry by offering grants to train them to get CDLs.