Federal, News
Rep. Collins: Minimum insurance increase would ‘destroy’ trucking
A bill that would increase carriers’ minimum insurance to $5 million would “destroy the trucking industry,” a member of Congress said.
Listen Now
Podcast: Is renewable diesel an alternative to electric?
A new American Transportation Research Institute report includes promising data on renewable diesel. Jeff Short explains the details.
The Latest
Fuel prices, News
80 cents in one week!?
New England, Central Atlantic and the East Coast see startling jumps to average diesel prices, by over 80 cents, according to EIA report.
Business, Products & Services
Load posts increased 5% last week and capacity tightened, but spot rates slipped again
Load posts have risen the past two weeks on DAT MembersEdge, but rates aren’t showing a bounce. But the Mother’s Day effect is kicking in.
Federal, News
Speed limiter notice about to hit Federal Register
FMCSA is making moves toward mandate speed limiters on most commercial motor vehicles. The 30-day comment period starts May 4.
News, State, Truck Parking
Vail Pass Rest Area in Colorado closed through October 2023
The lone rest point for truckers for nearly 70 miles between Vail and Georgetown, Colo., Vail Pass Rest Area, is going to be out of order for a while.
Business
With two new terminals opened this spring, Saia reports higher revenue
New terminals last year and two this year so far have stoked revenue for Saia LTL Freight. The carrier plans to open more terminals this year.
Business
Hirschbach completes its purchase of John Christner Trucking
Iowa’s Hirschbach Motor Lines says it has completed buying Oklahoma’s John Christner Trucking, which had been facing a class-action lawsuit.
News
Missouri named best state to gas up, just ahead of Kansas and Oklahoma
Missouri topped a list of states with the most affordable fuel prices with an average of $3.78 per gallon. Where does your state rank?
News, OOIDA, State
Colorado lawmakers approve owner-operators occupational accident insurance
Colorado General Assembly approves occupational accident insurance policy for owner-operators as an alternative to workers’ compensation.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA stresses need for valid science in drug testing comments
The deadline for comments on a DOT proposal about oral fluid drug testing ended. Check out what OOIDA had to say
OOIDA Member, Truck Parking
The Parking Zone – April 2022
Washington state, the province of Ontario and the U.S. federal government are all opening up their wallets for more truck parking.