News
‘Follow the money’ adage applies to minimum insurance bill
Want to know who would benefit from a bill that would increase minimum insurance for motor carriers to nearly $5 million? Follow the money.
Today's Show
Automation’s effect on your career
Some senators think DOT hasn’t spent enough time looking at automation’s potential effect on your career. Also, a drone attack’s effect on the oil market.
The Latest
Federal, OOIDA
OOIDA to FMCSA: Flexibility equals safety
In a public listening session on hours of service, OOIDA told FMCSA that truckers need more control over when it is and when it isn’t safe to drive.
Fuel prices, News
Fuel prices may spike in wake of Saudi Arabia attack
Oil prices skyrocketed on Monday after attacks on two oil plants in Saudi Arabia over the weekend. How will this affect diesel prices?
Crime & Courts
New lawyer for ex-PFJ president seeks new trial, judge
Former PFJ president Mark Hazelwood is requesting a federal appeals court grant him a new trial and a new judge to retry his fraud case.
State
Florida Supreme Court to settle Tampa-area transportation tax challenge
The Florida Supreme Court soon will make the final decision on a sales tax for transportation approved by voters in the Tampa area nearly one year ago.
Fuel prices
Average U.S. diesel fuel price snaps downward trend
The average price for a gallon of diesel fuel across the U.S. dropped again, notching the ninth consecutive week of decreases.
Federal, OOIDA
OOIDA coalition stands up against expensive trucking mandates
A coalition led by OOIDA opposes four trucking mandates that the groups say would cost tens of billions of dollars while adding no safety benefits.
Federal
FMCSA considers changes to HOS agriculture definitions
There is more than one hours-of-service rulemaking that needs feedback from truck drivers. Don’t forget HOS agriculture definitions
Crime & Courts
Fingerprint lawsuit filed by truckers hauling CSX freight
Does a facility require you to submit a fingerprint to gain access? In Illinois, that could violate your rights but net you up to $5,000.
State
Wisconsin bill would tap vehicle taxes for roads and bridges
Vehicle-related tax revenue is being pursued in Wisconsin to bolster road and bridge fund. One option under review would add hundreds of millions to the fund.
Opinion
No more jail for hemp haulers is great, but it leaves a bad taste
So, it’s great the drivers don’t have to spend more time in jail, but the fines and restitution they have to pay leave a bad taste in my mouth.
