Federal, News
FMCSA sharpening focus on broker fraud
While a broker transparency rule pends, FMCSA has taken other measures to address broker fraud, including a new Registration Fraud Team.
Listen Now
Podcast: Federal underride effort pushes forward
An NHTSA advisory committee has held another meeting, and it appears some on the panel are committed to creating an underride requirement.
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New scholarships available to become a commercial vehicle technician
New Technology & Maintenance Council scholarships are available for two students interested in becoming a commercial vehicle technician.
Features, OOIDA Member
OOIDA life member named Rock Star of the Supply Chain
An OOIDA life member was named one of FoodLogistics.com’s 2022 Rock Stars of the supply chain for his hard work and impact over the past year.
Fuel prices, News, OOIDA
OOIDA Foundation updates its fuel surcharge education
The OOIDA Foundation has provided an update to its fuel surcharge information page to help drivers and their business remain profitable.
Federal, News
FMCSA preparing for automated trucks during research/technology forum
During its annual Analysis, Research, and Technology Forum, FMCSA leaders discussed what they are working on regarding the future of truck safety.
Business, News, Products & Services
Spot market rates, demand for trucks continue to soften
Load posts were down on the DAT MembersEdge load board last week with a more available trucks. DAT checks its data to see what’s going on.
Federal, News
FMCSA grants Werner’s CDL exemption for permit holders
FMCSA approved an exemption request from Werner that cited a driver shortage. OOIDA opposed the exemption.
Federal, News
U.S. DOT outlines FY 2023 budget
The U.S. Department of Transportation released its fiscal year 2023 budget proposal with a focus on clean transportation and job creation.
News, Safety & Security
Operation Safe Driver Week set for mid-July
Law enforcement officers will be out in force the week of July 10-16 for Operation Safe Driver Week. They’ll have an eagle eye on speeding.
News, State
Arizona, Utah laws permit lane splitting
New laws in Arizona and Utah cover permissions for motorcyclists to use lane filtering between stopped vehicles on certain roadways.
News
Survey refutes claims that bigger trucks would help driver recruitment, retention
Proponents of proposals to allow bigger trucks say it would counter the alleged driver shortage problem. A new survey says otherwise.
