News, Safety & Security
Higher truck driver pay linked to fewer crashes
A researcher’s body of work has quantified what truckers have intuitively known for decades: Better truck driver pay will lead to safer highways.
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Podcast: Efforts designed to combat highway protests
A handful of states are considering measures that are meant to deter protesters from exercising their First Amendment rights on highways.
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OOIDA, Truck Shows
The OOIDA tour trailer parks just west of Indy
For a break between truck shows, Marty Ellis has taken the OOIDA tour trailer to Brazil, Ind., which is just west of Indy. He’s headed to Cincy.
Business, News
Trucking carrier announces layoffs following first quarter losses
Following first quarter losses, trucking carrier announces around 70 layoffs to corporate and information technologies staff.
News, Safety & Security
Inspectors will be out in force Tuesday through Thursday
The International Roadcheck safety inspection blitz starts tomorrow and runs May 17-19. They will look at everything, but wheel ends get a special looksee.
News, State
New Michigan law cuts local road funding red tape
A new rule in Michigan is intended to save municipalities from increased road repair charges by trimming federal aid costs.
Coronavirus, Federal, News
FMCSA expands COVID-19 emergency declaration
FMCSA has expanded its list of qualifying loads for its national emergency declaration. Find out which loads qualify for regulatory relief.
Equipment, News
Cummins, ATHS partner to preserve trucking history
The ATHS announces its first “Visionary Partner,” a new level of sponsorship allowing partners to be a more active part of the society’s growth.
News, State
Louisiana House committee approves longer, heavier loads at ports
A Louisiana House panel has approved a bill to create a new tandem load permit for trucks hauling to and from Louisiana ports.
Crime & Courts, News
Trucker gets to keep fighting to get his seized $39,500 back
A small-business truck driver’s $39,500 to buy a truck was seized 19 months ago in Phoenix. Court says he can keep fighting to get it back.
News, State
Hours-of-service waiver issued for North Dakota ag haulers
Winter may be over, but it left its mark in North Dakota. So much so, an emergency order was issued for delivery of agricultural goods.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA: Give truckers more time to comment on speed limiter notice
OOIDA says 30 days is not enough time for truck drivers to comment on FMCSA’s proposal to mandate speed limiters.