Federal, News
Buttigieg calls for policies to protect truckers against predatory towing
Policies to protect truckers from predatory towing fees are crucial, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttiegig said during a recent meeting.
Listen Now
Podcast: FMCSA holds public meeting on predatory towing, healthy debate ensues
FMCSA hosted a healthy debate between those in trucking calling for greater protections, and those in towing listing their concerns.
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Crime & Courts, News
Alvarez Transport ordered to cease after driver’s crash, death
On top of many violations, a crash killing one of its drivers led fed regulators to order Connecticut’s Alvarez Transport to stop operating.
News, State
Louisiana approves longer, heavier loads at ports
A new law in Louisiana creates a new tandem load permit for trucks hauling to and from ports in the state.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA opposes driver training school’s exemption request
When it comes to improving highway safety, OOIDA said there is no substitute for an experienced and qualified trainer.
Crime & Courts, Federal, News
C.H. Robinson loses U.S. Supreme Court bid in negligence lawsuit
The Supreme Court declined to hear C.H. Robinson’s negligence lawsuit, paving the way for brokers to be held liable for contracted carriers.
Crime & Courts, News, State
Trucking industry awaits Supreme Court decision on AB5
The wait to find out if the U.S. Supreme Court will hear the California Trucking Association’s case against Assembly Bill 5 continues.
News, OOIDA
Marty Ellis next takes the OOIDA tour trailer to Mount Vernon, Ill.
While stopped in Hurricane, W. Va., Marty Ellis got to see the Keller Trucking autism awareness truck. The next stop for Ellis and the OOIDA tour trailer’s in Illinois.
Business
USA Truck to be bought by Germany’s DB Schenker
If its shareholders approve, Arkansas-based USA Truck will become part of German logistics company DB Schenker by year end.
Fuel prices, News
National diesel price average up, some regions down
Another increase to the national average price of diesel was reported by ProMiles.com this week. However, half of the regions saw a drop.
Fuel prices, News, State
Seven states impose fuel tax changes July 1, others freeze rates
The first of July marks the implementation of a mix of increases and freezes to fuel tax rates in states around the country.
Business
Freymiller reefer fleet is acquired by private equity firm
Those Freymiller reefer tractor-trailers we all have seen are now owned by a private equity firm. The founder’s son remains as CEO.
