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FMCSA to accept comments on towing fees through Aug. 1
FMCSA is giving industry stakeholders another month to provide comments regarding the transparency of towing fees.
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Podcast: CDL training with Chester the chicken
A truck driving school has a unique instructor on staff – a chicken. Plus, we’ll share what goes into planning for a series of superloads.
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Fuel prices, News
U.S. average diesel price drops a dime per gallon
Almost all U.S. regions saw the price for a gallon of diesel drop about a dime or more from last week, says a weekly federal report.
News, State
CARB hosting webinar training for trucking-related regulations
Navigating CARB regulations can be tricky. Fortunately, CARB is hosting several webinars to help truckers stay compliant in California.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA tells agency that broker transparency is crucial
OOIDA told the FMCSA that it needs to start enforcing regulations to ensure more transparency involving brokers.
News, State
Love’s opens five new Speedco locations
Love’s Travel Stops is announcing five new Speedco locations in Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri and New York.
Features
Upcoming movie exposes the issue of human trafficking in the trucking industry
An upcoming film shines a light on human trafficking in the trucking industry. One organization commends the filmmakers for not sensationalizing the issue.
News, Truck Parking
Download app to help truck parking study along I-94, I-80
Truck parking along I-94 and I-80 is the focus of a study by Texas A&M and University of Wisconsin. They want drivers to download an app.
Crime & Courts, News, State
In CDL fraud case, former Texas DPS employee gets prison time
An ex-Texas Department of Public Safety staffer committed CDL fraud by taking bribes for letting 200-plus prospective drivers bypass a skills test.
News
Trucking employment continues to rise; inflation undermines wage increases
More than 4,000 trucking jobs were added to the economy in June, keeping a mostly two-year streak of growth alive.
News, State
California truckers react to AB5
The U.S. Supreme Court recently denied a petition regarding AB5. Now, truckers in California are weighing their options.
Fuel prices, News
EIA report shows substantial drops in diesel prices
The Energy Information Administration experienced a technical outage in mid-June. On July 7, EIA returned with its weekly report