Federal, News
Buttigieg calls for policies to protect truckers against predatory towing
Policies to protect truckers from predatory towing fees are crucial, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttiegig said during a recent meeting.
Listen Now
Podcast: What you can do about the push for electric trucks
In a few years, proposed emission standards would require 25% of new trucks to be all electric. So what can you do? We’ll offer some advice.
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OOIDA, Truck Shows
OOIDA tour trailer returns to TopGun LargeCar Shootout
For this weekend, Marty Ellis is hauling the OOIDA tour trailer to Rantoul, Ill., to be part of the TopGun LargeCar Shootout.
Analysis, News
A railroad strike would swamp trucking
A railroad strike wouldn’t affect only train crews and engineers. The fallout could swamp the trucking industry, columnist John Bendel says.
News
Cross-border freight by trucks increased in May, nearing all-time high
May was a decent month for cross-border freight hauled by trucks, getting closer to setting another all-time high by freight value.
News, State
Texas emergency order extended
Due to the ongoing threat of wildfires in numerous Texas counties, an emergency order has been extended through Aug. 22.
News, State
Construction of chain-up stations set to begin in Colorado
Colorado begins construction on two chain-up stations. CDOT says the $5 million project will help to improve safety during icy and snow-packed conditions.
News, State
Interstates reopen after record rain, flooding in St. Louis
I-70 and the other interstates leading into downtown St. Louis were closed because of record rain and flooding Tuesday. Watch for surprises.
Business, Products & Services
MembersEdge load posts fell 16% last week; load-to-truck ratios declined
Load posts on DAT MembersEdge have tumbled, freeing up trucks and depressing spot rates. Gulf Coast port activity is boosting rates, though.
Opinion
Meet Driface, the driver-facing camera
If a driver-facing camera could talk, it might say stuff like Driface told columnist John Bendel. It might become your new best friend – or not.
News, Products & Services
Research group seeks input from truckers on driver-facing cameras
What role can driver-facing cameras play in reducing litigation against truckers and carriers? One research institute is looking for the answer that question.
News, State
Best and worst states for teen drivers
With FMCSA considering lowering the minimum age required to obtain a CDL, which states are the worst and best for teen drivers?
