News, Safety & Security
Higher truck driver pay linked to fewer crashes
A researcher’s body of work has quantified what truckers have intuitively known for decades: Better truck driver pay will lead to safer highways.
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Podcast: Baltimore bridge collapse update – parking issues
As Baltimore recovers from the recent bridge collapse, a number of issues need to be resolved – and one of the big ones is truck parking.
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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.
News, State
Minnesota Senate plan relies on federal funds, auto parts tax revenue for roads
A Minnesota Senate panel has advanced a bill to provide more than $5.7 billion for transportation funding over five years.
Federal, News, State
Otay Mesa truck processing lanes nearly double
Part of a nine-figure improvement project, truckers have more processing lanes to choose from at the Otay Mesa land port of entry.
Federal, News
Joseph DeCarolis named EIA administrator
The Energy Information Administration announced Dr. Joseph DeCarolis as its 10th administrator. DeCarolis is now EIA’s primary spokesperson.
Business, Products & Services
Capacity swings to the contract freight market as spot rates soften
Spot rates fall as load availability dries up, reports DAT MembersEdge. Even so, reefer demand is picking up out of Central California.
Business, Features, Products & Services
Longtime owner of White’s, Lee Hi truck stops on I-81 has died
Bobby Berkstresser, longtime owner of White’s Travel Center and Lee Hi Travel Plazas on I-81, has died just weeks after selling to TA & Petro.
