Federal, News
FMCSA grants TIA’s petition on training for brokers
FMCSA has granted a petition from the Transportation Intermediaries Association regarding training requirements for brokers.
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Podcast: Economist – pay and safety go hand-in-hand in trucking
A well-paid trucker is a safe trucker. Michael Belzer of Wayne State University concluded that about intrastate and interstate truckers.
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Fuel prices, News, OOIDA
Fuel surcharge necessary in volatile market
Diesel prices have reached prices not seen in over a decade. Owner-operators should protect their business by implementing a fuel surcharge.
News, State
Veterans to receive CDL knowledge test waivers under proposed bill
Veterans with driving experience could obtain knowledge test waivers under a proposed New Jersey bill, streamlining the CDL process.
Federal, News, OOIDA
FMCSA rescinds pair of CDL testing proposals
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has withdrawn a pair of proposals related to CDL testing. OOIDA opposed both of them.
Business, News, Products & Services
Pilot Co. investing $1B for makeover at travel centers nationwide
Dubbed New Horizons, Pilot Co.’s $1 billion project will completely overhaul, improve and modernize hundreds of travel centers.
News, State
Washington Legislature approves rest area, port restroom bills
The Washington Legislature has approved bills to keep rest areas open and to provide truckers with access to restrooms at port facilities.
Federal, Fuel prices, News
United States bans Russian oil imports
The United States announced a ban on the import of Russian oil, liquefied natural gas and coal as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Crime & Courts, Federal, News, OOIDA
Final briefs filed in hours-of-service lawsuit
The Teamsters and several safety groups are trying to strip two provisions from FMCSA’s hours-of-service rule from 2020. OOIDA rebuts them.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA tour trailer stops in Vero Beach, Fla.
Drivers are discussing diesel prices at the OOIDA tour trailer. Stop to add your 2 cents worth on that or whatever you’re seeing on the road.
Business, Products & Services
Alcoa Wheels markets covers for steer- and drive-axle wheels
Alcoa Wheels says its new wheel covers can reduce drag and improve miles per gallon. The savings tallies to $120 per truck, it says.
News, State, Tolls
Washington bill would reduce certain Tacoma Narrows Bridge tolls
A Washington Senate-approved bill would provide relief for many Tacoma Narrows Bridge users, but truck drivers are cut out of relief.
