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.
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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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Ontario dreams big for Highway 401 upgrades
Ontario’s Highway 401 is in line for more lanes, more parking, and more and longer tandem trailers, according to a draft transportation plan.
Fuel prices, News, State
Fuel tax relief, tax rebates pursued at statehouses
Action at eight statehouses provides fuel tax relief. Pursuit elsewhere would make available tax relief in other forms.
Coronavirus, Federal, News
Homeland Security extends vaccine requirements
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has extended COVID-19 vaccination requirements for non-U.S. travelers.
Federal, News, OOIDA
Oral arguments up next in case over hours of service
Oral arguments over changes to the hours-of-service regulations that went into effect in 2020 will be heard next week.
News, State
Louisiana Senate approves longer, heavier loads at ports
The Louisiana Senate approved a bill to create a new tandem load permit for trucks hauling to and from shipping ports in the state.
News, OOIDA
The OOIDA tour trailer returns to Gary, Ind.
Marty Ellis is taking the OOIDA tour trailer to Gary, Ind. He’s fresh from the OOIDA spring Board meeting. Go find out what was discussed.
News, State
Huge wildlife bridge project to start near L.A.
A roaming cougar has inspired the construction of a wildlife bridge over Highway 101 near L.A. It’s called the world’s largest.
News, State
Arizona wildfire closes U.S. Highway 89
The Tunnel Fire near Flagstaff, Ariz., has now burned more than 19,000 acres since it was reported Sunday. On Wednesday, containment was 0%.
News, State
Most overrated and underrated scenic routes
Is Route 66 among the most overrated road trips? One analysis thinks so. What do you think are some of the most over/underrated scenic routes?
News
Poll shows Americans opposed to reducing age requirements for CDLs
Lowering age requirements for CDLs has been suggested to solve supply chain issues. A recent poll says most Americans aren’t on board.
