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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.

News, State

New Illinois laws expand use of expressway cameras

Two new laws in Illinois expand use of cameras on expressways and state highways. The legislative action is touted to help law enforcement investigate criminal activities. The first bill signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker increases the number of cameras along state roadways. Cook County has been the lone county authorized to place cameras […]

Federal, News

Senate committee advances Hutcheson’s confirmation as FMCSA leader

Robin Hutcheson is another step closer to becoming FMCSA’s next permanent administrator.

Federal, News

Biden pushes for temporary fuel tax holiday

President Biden is calling for a fuel tax holiday. However, the House T&I leader calls the efforts “short-sighted.”

News, State

Interstate 95 named most pet-friendly trucking lane

With Bring Your Dog to Work Day coming up, Trucker Path found out where the friendliest areas for pets are located, including most friendly trucking lanes. Although every day is Bring Your Dog to Work Day for truckers, the official day is June 24. In celebration of canine copilots, Phoenix-based Trucker Path determined the best […]

Federal, News

Senate committee to vote on FMCSA nomination

A Senate committee will consider the nomination of Robin Hutcheson as the administrator of the FMCSA during an executive session on June 22.

News, State

Pennsylvania House advances autonomous vehicle bill

The Pennsylvania House has approved a bill to allow for the driverless testing and deployment of highly autonomous vehicles.

Federal, News

Department of Labor to host worker classification public forums

The U.S. Department of Labor wants the public to help it establish a worker classification rule. OOIDA is encouraging its members to participate.

Driver Fitness

Programs aims to prevent Type 2 diabetes

People who participate in a lifestyle change program can cut the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by more than 50%, according to the CDC.