Federal, News
FMCSA grants TIA’s petition on training for brokers
FMCSA has granted a petition from the Transportation Intermediaries Association regarding training requirements for brokers.
Listen Now
Podcast: Economist – pay and safety go hand-in-hand in trucking
A well-paid trucker is a safe trucker. Michael Belzer of Wayne State University concluded that about intrastate and interstate truckers.
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Crime & Courts, News
Truck driver faces 45 charges from Nashville crash
Forged and falsified logbooks have led an indictment on 45 charges for a truck driver after a June 2021 crash in Nashville, Tenn
News, OOIDA
OOIDA tour trailer has stops in Wisconsin through Memorial Day
Marty Ellis says the hot topic at the OOIDA tour trailer is the speed limiter mandate and truckers need to keep explaining the problems with it.
Crime & Courts, Federal, News, State
Solicitor general tells Supreme Court to decline AB5 petition
The U.S. Supreme Court shouldn’t hear the California Trucking Association’s case against AB5, the Office of the Solicitor General says.
News, State
New Oklahoma law authorizes autonomous vehicles
A new law in Oklahoma permits the use of fully autonomous vehicles on state roadways. The rule also applies to commercial vehicles.
Features, News
Rhode Island truckers participate in convoy for Special Olympics
Truckers in Rhode Island “showcase industry pride and professionalism” while taking to the streets to help raise money for Special Olympics.
Federal, News
FMCSA provides regulatory relief for transportation of baby formula
The federal government is calling on truck drivers to help out with the nation’s shortage of baby formula with an emergency declaration.
Federal, News
Driving school seeks exemption from instructors’ qualification requirements
A truck driving school says its instructors should be exempt from a driver training rule that requires them to have two years of driving experience.
Fuel prices, News
Lower diesel prices again this week
Diesel prices, including the national average, were lower for the second consecutive week. The Gulf Coast saw the largest drop this week.
News, State
Louisiana House panel backs double fines, camera use on Atchafalaya Basin Bridge
A Louisiana House panel has voted to advance a bill to double fines for speeding and for truck lane restrictions along the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge.
News, State
Spring storms lead to Minnesota executive order
Minnesota has experienced extreme weather that is affecting their agricultural industry. The state has an hours-of-service waiver in place.
