Crime & Courts, Federal, News
Feds warn carriers about cargo theft scheme
Cargo theft in the U.S. continues to climb. The FBI is warning carriers about a sophisticated scheme that has cost the industry millions.
Listen Now
Podcast: Effort in Illinois would cap ‘nuclear verdicts’
An effort in Illinois would put a cap on pain-and-suffering damages in trucking court cases in an attempt to combat “nuclear verdicts.”
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News, State
Bill providing CDL training to inmates a ‘win-win,’ says senator
The Connecticut State Senate unanimously OKs giving inmates near release access to a CDL knowledge test. Its sponsor calls it a “win-win.”
Federal, News
Oral drug testing comment period ends April 29
The U.S. Department of Transportation is considering changes to its drug testing program. Truck drivers have a few more days to weigh in.
Fuel prices, News
Only two regions under $5 per gallon
The Energy Information Administration’s weekly report showed a national average of $5.16. The highest price is $6.277 in California.
OOIDA
The OOIDA tour trailer has two Michigan stops planned
Saginaw, Mich., is known for more than just a nice-sized truck stop. Marty Ellis plans to have the OOIDA tour trailer there April 28-30.
News, State, Tolls
Pennsylvania bills address toll collection concerns
Multiple bills in the Pennsylvania statehouse are touted to update and improve the method of collecting and reporting on Pennsylvania Turnpike tolls.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA vocal in its support of GOT Truckers Act
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is telling members of the media why the GOT Truckers Act should be made into law.
News
Government data suggests Canadian protests had little effect on cross-border freight
Despite demonstrators blocking Canadian border crossings, northern cross-border truck freight increased in February.
News
Coca-Cola pledges $1 million for commercial driver training
Coca-Cola announced a $1 million donation to the Technical College System of Georgia Foundation for commercial driver training.
News
D.C. Circuit hears arguments in hours-of-service lawsuit
FMCSA’s change to its 30-minute break provision was prompted by negative consequences from the previous rule, an OOIDA attorney said.
News, State
Texas border disruption cost state and nation billions of dollars, report says
It lasted only a week, but Gov. Greg Abbot’s decision to increase Texas border inspections resulted in the loss of billions of dollars.
