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.
The Latest
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.
News, OOIDA
The OOIDA tour trailer pulls into Jackson, Miss.
Jackson, Miss., is the next stop for Marty Ellis and the OOIDA tour trailer. Drivers have been discussing the new driver training registry
News, OOIDA, State
Washington House committees advance truck parking, rest area access bills
Washington state House committees have advanced bills to aid truck parking and keep state-owned and operated rest areas open.
News, State
‘Driver shortage’ sparks CDL partnership program in Virginia
A Virginia initiative aims to address driver shortages by putting 100 new CDL drivers on the road in 100 days. They’re a third of the way there.
