Federal, News
NHTSA denies petition on rear-impact guard final rule
NHTSA denied a petition from trucking safety groups to reconsider a 2022 final rule aimed at improving rear-impact guards.
Listen Now
Podcast: When roads go down, truckers pay the price
A closure on U.S. 50 in Colorado prompts talk on resiliency and practicality – and the effect infrastructure problems have on truck drivers.
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Business
Yellow Corp. optimistic with year of change ahead of it
As it faces a year of terminal and services consolidation and rebranding, Yellow Corp. looks forward to becoming a “super regional” carrier.
Fuel prices, State
States take action on fuel tax relief, tax rebates
States around the country are taking action to provide breaks from fuel taxes for at least certain drivers and relief in other forms.
Equipment
Bridgestone announces new Bandag B713 FuelTech drive tire tread
Bridgestone America’s has launched its new Bandag B713 FuelTech drive tire tread, boasting improved wear life.
Crime & Courts, News
Long list of infractions gets Houston carrier barred
Houston-based Jaypur Logistics LLC has been ordered to cease all trucking operations. FMCSA cites a long list of infractions in the order.
Fuel prices, News
Another record-breaking week
Diesel numbers continue to climb and more records were set this week. According to the EIA report, the national average is now $5.623.
Federal, News
FMCSA grants exemption to Cleveland-Cliffs Steel’s scrap metal drivers
FMCSA has granted another hours of service exemption to Indiana-based company Cleveland-Cliffs Steel.
Opinion
Local events are frontlines of trucking industry ‘info war’
Events like touch-a-truck are perfect for educating people about trucking issues. Here are some Dos and Don’ts of volunteer advocacy work.
News, State, Tolls
Oklahoma bill would delay planned turnpike extension
An Oklahoma bill approved by House and Senate lawmakers would delay construction of the planned South Extension Turnpike in Cleveland County.
Business, News, Products & Services, Truck Parking
Road rumor: Jacking up the price of parking?
Is a major truck stop chain profiting off the parking crisis? Land Line does some digging following complaints from OOIDA members.
Fuel prices, News, OOIDA
OOIDA Foundation video details importance of a fuel surcharge
Keep your business on track with a fuel surcharge. The OOIDA Foundation has provided pertinent information including an educational video.