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Trucking industry seeks answers amid marijuana rescheduling proposal
The federal government wants to reschedule marijuana, creating confusion among federally regulated entities, including the trucking industry.
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Podcast: Ryder says transitioning to electric will cost some big bucks
How much will it cost the industry to convert to electric? One company has taken a look at the issue and thinks it has an answer.
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News, OOIDA, State
Colorado bill would make available to owner-operators occupational accident insurance
A Colorado bill would give owner-operators the option to purchase an occupational accident insurance policy instead of workers’ compensation.
Federal, News
Buttigieg: 300,000 truckers leave industry every year
Responding to supply chain questions, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg pointed to driver retention problems in the trucking industry.
Crime & Courts, News
Woman gets probation in New Orleans staged-crash fraud scheme
A woman involved in a large New Orleans staged-crash fraud scheme has been ordered to pay $4.7 million in restitution and serve probation.
Features, Truck Shows
Time to register for Shell Rotella SuperRigs
It’s time to register for the 2022 Shell Rotella SuperRigs – set for June 9-11 in Branson, Mo. There’s $25K in cash and prizes at stake.
News
Semitruck avoids highway crash with school bus
The quick thinking of several drivers helped avert what could have been a disastrous crash involving a semitruck and a school bus.
Federal, News, OOIDA
Speed limiter proposal back again
After being shelved for years, FMCSA is breathing life back into a proposal that would require heavy-duty trucks to use speed limiters.
News, State
Pennsylvania investing in multimodal projects, including truck traffic improvements
With federal funding opening the floodgates for infrastructure projects, PennDOT is getting a head start with a $50M investment in multimodal projects.
Crime & Courts, News
Michigan man who crashed into semitruck, shot and killed by police
Frank Robles, from Roseville, Mich., reportedly crashed into a semitruck before brandishing a knife and being fatally shot by police.
News, State
Bill advances to double fines, camera use on Louisiana’s Atchafalaya Basin Bridge
A Louisiana Senate bill would double fines for some violations on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge. Enforcement cameras also would be authorized.
News
Daimler wins drug testing exemption for test drivers
Some Daimler field test drivers can duck Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse queries, but a Mexican bus company’s exemption request is denied.