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In an attempt to deter fraud and improve an outdated system, FMCSA is working toward modernizing the registration process.
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Podcast: Why are shippers making truckers download apps?
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Business, News, Products & Services
Love’s helping professional drivers prepare for 2022 International Roadcheck
Love’s is offering discounted services for professional drivers ahead of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance International Roadcheck.
Federal, News
With personal conveyance, how long and how far, CVSA asks
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance wants FMCSA to nail down how long and how far a commercial driver can go on personal conveyance.
News, OOIDA, State
New Washington state law keeps state-owned and -operated rest areas open
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has signed into law a bill to aid truck drivers by keeping state-owned and -operated rest areas open.
News, State, Truck Parking
Michigan rest area closed for most of April
The Belleville Rest Area along Interstate 94 will be closed in April for upgrading, temporarily eliminating some truck parking.
Fuel prices, News
Federal report shows another drop in diesel
The Energy Information Administration’s weekly report showed the national average price per gallon of diesel fell by 4 cents to $5.144.
News, OOIDA
The OOIDA tour trailer heads to Remington, Ind.
Remington, Ind., is the next scheduled stop of the Marty Ellis and the OOIDA tour trailer. Diesel prices have been top of mind of late.
Federal, News
White House event details Trucking Action Plan, thanks drivers
Making remarks about the administration’s Trucking Action Plan, President Joe Biden told truckers the economy would stop without them.
News, State
New Washington state law covers restroom access for port haulers
A new law in Washington state is intended to help address the concern of professional drivers about access to restrooms at port facilities.
Coronavirus, COVID-19, Federal, News
Congress still investigating Yellow Corp.’s ‘national security’ CARES Act loan
More than a year into its investigation, a congressional commission is still questioning Yellow Corp.’s $700 million pandemic relief loan.
News, OOIDA
HBO host John Oliver backs OOIDA stance
“Last Week Tonight” host John Oliver stressed the importance of the trucking industry, while dissecting the major issues facing drivers.