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.
Listen Now
Podcast: Effort in Illinois would cap ‘nuclear verdicts’
An effort in Illinois would put a cap on pain-and-suffering damages in trucking court cases in an attempt to combat “nuclear verdicts.”
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News, State
Truck parking part of solving supply chain issues, says Missouri task force
The Missouri Supply Chain Task Force discusses the critical role expanded truck parking could play in solving the state’s supply chain issues.
Coronavirus, Federal, News
New automobiles, parts qualify as emergency loads, FMCSA says
FMCSA has updated its guidance to include automobiles and parts to its list of loads that qualify under its COVID-19 emergency declaration.
Coronavirus, Federal, News
Representative requests vaccine mandate exemption for cross-border truckers
Calling the vaccine mandates disruptive to the supply chain, Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Mont., is asking for cross-border truckers to be exempted.
Fuel prices
Diesel hits $4 mark
A gallon of diesel now costs more than $4 on average, according to the Energy Information Administration weekly report released Feb. 14.
Crime & Courts, News
More charged in New Orleans staged-crash conspiracy
Seven more people have been indicted in connection with a staged-crash insurance fraud conspiracy in New Orleans involving tractor-trailers.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA weighs in on worker classification to National Labor Relations Board
The National Labor Relations Board must find the right employee/independent contractor worker classification balance, OOIDA warns the agency.
News, State
Left lane truck rules advance, die at statehouses
Elected officials in multiple statehouses are advancing bills to single out trucks from left lane use. Additionally, one bill has died.
Opinion
FHWA aims to repave the roads under our traffic jams
It would be nice if the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act helped ease traffic bottlenecks, but there are reasons to suspect it won’t.
Business, Products & Services
Cummins acquires Jake Brake company
Engine maker Cummins is acquiring the original manufacturer of the Jake Brake, which was invented by Cummins’ founder.
News, State
Wyoming Legislature to consider 15-cent fuel tax boost
A bill introduced in the Wyoming House would raise the state’s tax rate for gas and diesel purchases by 15 cents over three years.
