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: Efforts designed to combat highway protests
A handful of states are considering measures that are meant to deter protesters from exercising their First Amendment rights on highways.
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News, OOIDA
Tax expert warns truckers not to make this common mistake
Taxes and common mistakes truckers make while filing were addressed by tax expert Barry Fowler on the most recent episode of “Live From Exit 24.”
Business, Products & Services
Missouri company Safe Fleet buys U.K. LED maker
Safe Fleet, Belton, Mo., has bought U.K. LED lighting maker Labcraft, its second U.K. acquisition. Safe Fleet markets to several subsectors.
News, State, Truck Parking
Truckers invited to inform southeast Minnesota transport officials of needs
Truckers have the perfect opportunity to have their needs addressed in Southeast Minnesota by commenting on MnDOT’s District 6 Freight Plan.
News, OOIDA, Truck Shows
OOIDA brings educational opportunities to MATS
The Mid-America Trucking Show is back, and OOIDA will be in Louisville, Ky., to educate and inform its members.
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has withdrawn a pair of proposals related to CDL testing.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.