Federal, News
Rep. Collins: Minimum insurance increase would ‘destroy’ trucking
A bill that would increase carriers’ minimum insurance to $5 million would “destroy the trucking industry,” a member of Congress said.
Listen Now
Podcast: Is renewable diesel an alternative to electric?
A new American Transportation Research Institute report includes promising data on renewable diesel. Jeff Short explains the details.
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Federal, News, OOIDA
Motor carrier to Congress: Invest in infrastructure, truckers
A trucking company owner told Congress it must do more to invest in core infrastructure and its truck drivers to keep the supply chain moving.
News, OOIDA
The OOIDA tour trailer stops in West Memphis, Ark.
Marty Ellis next takes the OOIDA tour trailer to West Memphis, Ark. It’s just down the road from the I-40 bridge that was closed last year.
News, State
Nebraska bill would authorize public-private partnerships
A bill in the Nebraska legislature would authorize the state to move forward with public-private partnerships to get road work done.
Crime & Courts, News, State, Tolls
Six-year California toll lawsuit worth nine figures comes to an end
A class action lawsuit against Southern California toll agencies over privacy violations is closed with a settlement of over $217 million.
News, OOIDA, Truck Shows
Longtime trucking writer nominated for Wall of Fame honor
With a career in trucking spanning over two decades, longtime Land Line writer Paul Abelson has been nominated to be on the MATS Wall of Fame.
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.
