Federal, News
UCR fees to increase in 2025
FMCSA announced the UCR fees in a final rule that is scheduled to be published in the Federal Register on Monday, June 17.
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Podcast: The transition to electric trucks will cost how much?!
How much will it cost the industry to convert to electric? Ryder has taken a look and thinks it has an answer.
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News, OOIDA
The OOIDA tour trailer sets up on Ohio-Indiana state line on I-70
Marty Ellis and the OOIDA tour trailer are scheduled May 19-20 to be in New Paris, Ohio, across the road from a giant cross.
Crime & Courts, News
Marijuana use lands Pennsylvania driver on imminent hazard list
Marijuana use and repeatedly ignoring out-of-service orders has caused FMCSA to declare truck driver Eric G. Burke an imminent hazard.
OOIDA, Opinion
Would speed limiters drive truckers out of the industry?
Would speed limiters drive truckers out of the industry? Based on comments submitted to the FMCSA, many truckers say so.
Business, Equipment
Tesla now taking preorders for fully electric Semi
Preorders for Tesla’s fully electric Semi are open nearly five years after the unveiling. The cost to reserve the new vehicle may surprise you.
Federal, News
Traffic fatalities up across the board in 2021, including large trucks
After being among the few categories seeing a decline in traffic fatalities in 2020, large truck-involved deaths spiked last year. But why?
News, State
Action on daylight saving time continues around the country
Pursuit to end the practice of changing clocks for daylight saving time is advancing around the country and in Washington, D.C.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA: EPA’s proposed emission standards for trucks are ‘impractical’
In submitted comments, OOIDA explains how EPA’s proposal for stricter emission standards for trucks is costly and potentially dangerous.
Business, Products & Services
Spot truckload rates continue to slide
The number of load posts dropped last week on DAT MembersEdge, but the effect on rates is perplexing. Expect Roadcheck to tighten capacity.
Fuel prices, News
Recent diesel surge pauses for at least one week
Weekly increases to diesel prices have been the norm for much of 2022. It wasn’t a significant drop in prices this week, but it was a drop.
OOIDA, Truck Shows
The OOIDA tour trailer parks just west of Indy
For a break between truck shows, Marty Ellis has taken the OOIDA tour trailer to Brazil, Ind., which is just west of Indy. He’s headed to Cincy.