Crime & Courts, Federal, News
Feds warn carriers about cargo theft scheme
Cargo theft in the U.S. continues to climb. The FBI is warning carriers about a sophisticated scheme that has cost the industry millions.
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Podcast: Effort in Illinois would cap ‘nuclear verdicts’
An effort in Illinois would put a cap on pain-and-suffering damages in trucking court cases in an attempt to combat “nuclear verdicts.”
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Fuel prices, News, State
Four states move forward with fuel tax relief
Legislative efforts move forward in four statehouses to provide motorists and truck drivers relief from fuel tax collections.
News, Products & Services
3G network prepares to go offline, FMCSA grants extension for certain ELDs
With another 3G wireless network set to go offline at the end of the month, the FMCSA has granted an extension for two specific ELD models.
News, State, Truck Parking
FDOT public meetings to address truck parking on I-4 corridor
Truckers will have a chance to tell the Florida Department of Transportation where to build more truck parking spaces along the I-4 corridor.
Crime & Courts, Federal, News, State
Texas leads 14-state coalition against stricter vehicle emission standards
More than a dozen states are asking a federal court to put a stop to the Biden administration’s tight greenhouse gas emission standards.
Business, OOIDA, Products & Services
Buyer beware: Biennial update filing services may not be worth the cost
Drivers need to complete a biennial update to maintain their U.S. DOT number every 24 months. Are companies offering help with updates worth the expense?
News
Ontario details ELD mandate enforcement
The Ontario Ministry of Transportation provided carriers an update regarding enforcement of provincial and federal ELD mandates.
News, State
Pursuit continues at statehouses to mandate vehicle snow and ice removal
Lawmakers in multiple states continue to pursue legislation intended to enhance rules on removal of snow and ice from the top of vehicles.
Federal, News
Women of Trucking Advisory Board seeks applicants
The FMCSA wants qualified truckers to join its Women of Trucking Advisory Board to identify and address barriers women face in the field.
News, OOIDA, Truck Shows
A break between events, OOIDA tour trailer stops in Nashville
Marty Ellis takes the OOIDA tour trailer to Nashville, where he can polish the truck and maybe rest up before the Mid-America Trucking Show.
Federal, News, OOIDA
Driver shortage not the problem, Port of L.A. director says
OOIDA has long disputed the notion of a driver shortage in the trucking industry. The Association is not alone.