Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA doesn’t want truckers left out of next wave of PPP
OOIDA wants Congress to provide “clear guidance” regarding requirements for a proposed second round of Paycheck Protection Program loans.
Listen Now
Truckers to speak; FMCSA to listen
FMCSA hatches a plan to create an advisory committee made up of commercial drivers, and extend CDL, permit and medical card renewal dates.
The Latest
Featured: Coronavirus, News
A coronavirus timeline: How we got here
Land Line Media provides a timeline of the events related to the coronavirus dating back to Dec. 31, when the first reports came out of China.
News
Hurricane Sally makes landfall in Alabama, Florida, shutting down several highways
Hurricane Sally struck Alabama and the Florida panhandle on Wednesday morning, forcing the closures of numerous highways in the area.
News, Products & Services
St. Christopher Fund receives support from TA & Petro
TA and Petro truck stops are launching their first point-of-sale fundraising campaign to benefit the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund.
Equipment, Federal, News
FMCSA grants exemption request for digital mirror system
FMCSA approved an exemption to allow motor carriers to operate with a digital mirror system as an alternative to two rear-vision mirrors.
News, State
Driving without insurance topic of Pennsylvania bill
A Pennsylvania bill would revise the punishment for driving a personal vehicle without insurance. Change could aid some truck drivers.
Crime & Courts
Trucker gets new trial after jury failed to award medical expenses/lost wages damages
A trucker will get a new trial on a jury award that failed to compensate him for medical expenses and lost wages.
News
Transportation Research Board compiles resources for trucking industry
The Transportation Research Board has posted a collection of resources about the trucking industry, keeping everyone well-informed.
Federal, News
Beyond Compliance ICR comments due Sept. 17
FMCSA is accepting comments on its information collection request regarding the congressionally mandated Beyond Compliance program.
Opinion
Is a tiger sighting by law enforcement the same as seeing the black dog for truckers?
Knoxville, Tenn., area law enforcement and wildlife agents spent last week on the lookout for what might just be an imaginary tiger.
News, State
Pennsylvania Senate panel advances ‘Steer Clear’ law revisions
A Pennsylvania Senate panel has advanced a bill to address concerns about a growing number of violations to the state’s “Steer Clear” rule.
Fuel prices, News
Average diesel prices drop across the U.S.
Average retail diesel prices dropped for all regions in the U.S., according to a weekly federal report. The U.S. average is down 1.3 cents.
