Federal, News
FMCSA plans registration modernization meeting for May 29
In an attempt to deter fraud and improve an outdated system, FMCSA is working toward modernizing the registration process.
Listen Now
Podcast: Will the free market solve truck parking?
Tyson Fisher brings us an update on the truck parking crisis, including plans for tens of thousands of paid truck parking spaces nationwide.
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Business, Products & Services
TravelCenters of America buys I-81 franchises
Lee Hi Travel Plaza and White’s Travel Center on I-81 are no longer TravelCenters of America franchises. The company has bought them.
News
Research institute seeks input from drivers for annual operating costs study
The American Transportation Research Institute is seeking input from drivers and carriers for the annual update to its Operational Costs of Trucking report.
Crime & Courts, Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA to represent truck drivers in hours of service lawsuit
OOIDA plans to represent truck drivers’ interests during oral arguments in a case involving hours-of-service regulations
Opinion
Troopers tally 500 tickets on California’s I-5 Grapevine
California troopers were out in force last week on the steep Grapevine of California’s I-5. The ticket blitz magnified some glaring issues.
News, State, Tolls
States still pursuing tolls despite available federal funding
Despite billions of dollars in available funding, the Alliance for Toll-Free Interstates is still watching several potential toll projects.
Federal, News
Review of FMCSA survey on Mexico carriers to be conducted
The Office of Inspector General will determine if FMCSA met requirements in authorizing Mexico-domiciled carriers.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA weighs in on updates to Trucking Action Plan, Hutcheson nomination
An update to the Biden administration’s Truck Action Plan and an official nomination for FMCSA administrator gave OOIDA plenty to address this week.
Fuel prices, News, State
New York and New Mexico latest states to offer fuel tax relief
Five states approve fuel tax relief efforts. Others near deals while some states resist pursuing relief for motorists and truckers.
Business, News
New Walmart program boosts pay and benefits
Walmart announced increased pay and benefits for drivers through a new program offered through the Walmart private fleet.
OOIDA
Come Sunday, the OOIDA tour trailer will be in Rochelle, Ill.
Marty Ellis plans to park the OOIDA tour trailer at the Rochelle, Ill., Petro. After this stop, he heads to the OOIDA spring Board meeting.
