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Federal, News
FMCSA appoints acting administrator
Vinn White has been named FMCSA’s new acting leader, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced on Tuesday, June 25.
Listen Now
Podcast: When will the trucking turnaround arrive?
David Spencer of Arrive Logistics discusses some of the factors that feed into the trucking slump and when the industry may turn around.
The Latest
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?