Federal, News
Rep. Collins: Minimum insurance increase would ‘destroy’ trucking
A bill that would increase carriers’ minimum insurance to $5 million would “destroy the trucking industry,” a member of Congress said.
Listen Now
Podcast: Is renewable diesel an alternative to electric?
A new American Transportation Research Institute report includes promising data on renewable diesel. Jeff Short explains the details.
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Business, Products & Services, Truck Shows
Trucker Path launches dispatcher service
From MATS 2022: Trucker Path is launching a dispatch service aimed at decreasing the amount of office work for drivers.
News, State
Three years of construction on I-17 in Arizona begins this year
Do you regularly travel on Interstate 17 in Arizona? Arizona’s DOT has some info about the I-17 improvement project you may want to know.
News
Truck freight crossing the borders slowed down in January
Cross-border freight dropped in January, particularly freight hauled by trucks crossing the Canadian border.
News, State
Idaho law provides boost for transportation projects
A new law in Idaho will provide a boost for bridge work around the state without new taxes or fees. Another bill includes money for road work.
Federal, News, State
New law designates I-27 extension in Texas
West Texas will get a new stretch of I-27 as part of the $1.5 trillion omnibus appropriations bill recently signed into law.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA maintains stance that complaint database needs new name
Though FMCSA denies it, OOIDA is doubling down on its claims that the National Consumer Complaint Database is poorly named.
Fuel prices, News
EIA still predicts an increase in oil production
Diesel and other fuel markets remain highly unstable due to ongoing and potential future global events, largely Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
News, State
Multiple states pursue end to ticket quotas
State legislators around the country weigh action to eliminate policing for profit via ticket-writing requirements, or ticket quotas.
Crime & Courts, News
SCOTUS declines to hear female CRST drivers’ harassment suit
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to review sexual harassment claims by former female CRST drivers, leaving the lawsuit mostly gutted.
News, OOIDA, Truck Shows
OOIDA at MATS on next episode of ‘Live From Exit 24’
As OOIDA gears up for MATS, the next Live From Exit 24’ will preview some of the opportunities the Association will feature at the event.