News
FMCSA launches 2024’s Operation Protect Your Move
FMCSA is continuing efforts to protect the public from scams involving household goods. A 2023 initiative found more than 1,000 violations.
Listen Now
Podcast: FHWA grants meant to replace trucks at ports
Ports across the country might see quite a few new, lower-emission trucks due to a series of grants from the Federal Highway Administration.
The Latest
News
Inflation overshadows another massive boost in trucking employment/wages
May saw another surge in trucking employment, including wage increases in the transport sector, but is inflation overriding that progress?
News, State
Atlanta voters approve infrastructure funds
Voters in the city of Atlanta recently approved multiple ballot questions to raise $750 million for infrastructure improvements.
News, State
Oconee County considering removal of through-truck traffic ordinance
Oconee County Commissioners are seeking public input on revising a truck traffic ordinance that keeps semitrucks off certain roads.
News, State, Tolls
Indiana Toll Road rates to increase in July
As if traveling isn’t already expensive right now with skyrocketing fuel prices, the Indiana Toll Road will increase rates beginning July 1.
Federal, News
FMCSA increases safety grants by 52%
FMCSA will award $463 million in safety grants to states in an effort to reduce commercial motor vehicle crashes.
News, OOIDA, Safety & Security
Listen to truckers about highway safety, OOIDA Foundation says
While technology is often pitched as the way to improve highway safety, the OOIDA Foundation says truckers approach the topic from a different view.
Federal, News
Senate committee to consider nomination of FMCSA’s Hutcheson
The Senate Commerce Committee will consider the nomination of Robin Hutcheson as administrator of the FMCSA at a hearing next week.
Features, News, Truck Shows
SuperRigs celebrates 40 years next week
SuperRigs is set for next week at Branson Landing. Over $25,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded at the premier truck beauty contest.
Crime & Courts, News, State
Custom-wrapped trucks and trailers could help solve 6-year-old missing persons case
Washington State Patrol unveils two new custom wrapped trucks and trailers in hopes of gathering new information to solve a six-year-long case involving a missing woman.
News, State
Cross-border truck freight shatters record high in March
March was a great month for cross-border truck freight and other modes of freight transportation, reaching all-time highs by value.