Federal, News
FMCSA denies company’s exemption for under-21 pilot program
FMCSA has denied a trucking company’s request to let it use under-21 permit holders for the agency’s apprenticeship pilot program.
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Podcast: Veterans Community Project has gone to the dogs – and it’s a good thing
The Veterans Community Project is unique among similar programs. It doesn’t just allow dogs into its communities – it welcomes them.
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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.
Opinion
George Washington Bridge improvements show what’s wrong all over
George Washington Bridge upgrades are great, but who’s building for the future, there or interstates in general? John Bendel has concerns.
News, State
New Jersey, Pennsylvania bills would require side underride guards
New Jersey and Pennsylvania bills each would require certain commercial trucks and trailers to use side underride guards.
Federal, News, State
I-70 Detour Act introduced to alleviate I-70 closure issues
Rep. Lauren Boebert introduced the I-70 Detour Act to require the Department of Transportation to find viable solutions to I-70 closures.
News
Truckers get caught in Ukraine conflict by sanctions, deadlines
Truck drivers in Ukraine were caught in the middle by sanctions levied against Russia and Belarus put in place because of Russia’s invasion.
Business, Products & Services
XPO Logistics adds terminals on East and West coasts
This month and next XPO Logistics plans to open terminals in Georgia and California. Each have nearly 100 doors and over 50,000 square feet.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA makes push in support of GOT Truckers Act
The GOT Truckers Act seeks fair compensation for truck drivers. OOIDA is asking its members to contact their lawmakers to support the bill.
Fuel prices, News
Most paying more for diesel
The Energy Information Administration’s weekly report showed an increase in all but one region. The national average is now $5.101.
News, State
Louisiana Senate panel backs double fines, camera use along Atchafalaya Basin Bridge
A Louisiana bill would double fines for speeding and truck lane violations along the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge. Automated enforcement cameras would also be authorized.