Federal, News
FMCSA appoints acting administrator
Vinn White has been named FMCSA’s new acting leader, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced on Tuesday, June 25.
Listen Now
Podcast: When will the trucking turnaround arrive?
David Spencer of Arrive Logistics discusses some of the factors that feed into the trucking slump and when the industry may turn around.
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News, State
SoCal ports begin collection of Clean Truck Fund rates
The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles have begun collecting a Clean Truck Fund rate on containers hauled by diesel-powered trucks.
Federal, News
Task force aims to create ‘bridge between veterans and the trucking industry’
An Army veteran will chair a new task force to bring veterans into trucking. The White House touts 100 new apprenticeship programs.
News, State
Three states approve fuel tax holidays; other states pursue action
Fuel tax relief efforts are approved in three states, while other states continue to pursue relief for motorists and truckers.
Federal, News
FMCSA accepting Truck Leasing Task Force applications
The FMCSA has launched the opening of applications for its Truck Leasing Task Force. The deadline to apply is May 6.
Business, News, Products & Services
Love’s helping professional drivers prepare for 2022 International Roadcheck
Love’s is offering discounted services for professional drivers ahead of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance International Roadcheck.
Federal, News
With personal conveyance, how long and how far, CVSA asks
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance wants FMCSA to nail down how long and how far a commercial driver can go on personal conveyance.
News, OOIDA, State
New Washington state law keeps state-owned and -operated rest areas open
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has signed into law a bill to aid truck drivers by keeping state-owned and -operated rest areas open.
News, State, Truck Parking
Michigan rest area closed for most of April
The Belleville Rest Area along Interstate 94 will be closed in April for upgrading, temporarily eliminating some truck parking.
Fuel prices, News
Federal report shows another drop in diesel
The Energy Information Administration’s weekly report showed the national average price per gallon of diesel fell by 4 cents to $5.144.
News, OOIDA
The OOIDA tour trailer heads to Remington, Ind.
Remington, Ind., is the next scheduled stop of the Marty Ellis and the OOIDA tour trailer. Diesel prices have been top of mind of late.
