Federal, News
Divided underride committee to draft recommendations for NHTSA
A committee that was created to provide recommendations on how to reduce the number of underride crashes held its final meeting on Wednesday, May 22.
Listen Now
Podcast: Bill targets rampant fraud in trucking
Bryce Mongeon of OOIDA explains how a measure in the U.S. House would give FMCSA more power to crack down on fraud that targets truckers.
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Federal, News, State, Truck Parking
OOIDA: States need to prioritize truck parking
OOIDA Executive Vice President Lewie Pugh gave stakeholders some truck parking insight during the I-81 Corridor Coalition’s parking session.
Federal, News
Regulatory agenda includes rulemakings for underride guards, speed limiters
The administration’s spring 2022 regulatory agenda features some controversial rulemakings, including side underride guards and speed limiters.
News, State
Pennsylvania bill addresses apportioned registrations, vehicle snow and ice removal
A Pennsylvania bill moving through the House covers apportioned registrations, and snow and ice removal from atop vehicles.
News, State
Weigh-in-motion system coming to I-84 port of entry in Idaho
The Idaho Transportation Department has awarded a $2.2 million contract for the installation of a weigh-in-motion system along I-84.
Business, Products & Services
Reefer load posts heat up amid an underwhelming produce season
Reefer load posts showed strength last week in the home stretch for spring produce, but that’s not the full story, reports DAT MembersEdge.
Fuel prices, News
System errors delay EIA diesel reports
System errors delayed the Energy Information Administration’s data releases for the week of June 20. EIA is working to resolve the issue.
Crime & Courts, News
Driver convicted in deadly 2018 hockey team bus crash hopes to stay in Canada
The driver at fault in the 2018 junior hockey team bus crash in Saskatchewan hopes to avoid being deported to India after his prison term.
Crime & Courts, News
Diesel theft lands Florida men in jail
The Florida Highway Patrol arrested two men in Bradenton, Fla., for stealing a semitruck as part of a fuel theft scheme.
News
Cross-border freight dips in April; still high overall
Despite a drop from March, cross-border freight hauled by trucks in April was the still the second highest on record. According to the latest numbers from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, trucks hauled nearly $80 billion of freight across the northern and southern borders in April. Compared to last April, cross-border truck freight is up […]
Fuel prices, News
National diesel price averages near $6 per gallon
According to ProMiles and AAA reports on June 20, the price of diesel continues to climb across the country. Only New England saw relief.