Federal, News
FMCSA plans registration modernization meeting for May 29
In an attempt to deter fraud and improve an outdated system, FMCSA is working toward modernizing the registration process.
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Podcast: Why are shippers making truckers download apps?
Has a shipper asked you to download an app onto your smartphone? This may be to track loads – but it may also be doing a lot more.
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News, OOIDA, State
Washington state bills covering truck parking, rest areas, restrooms advance
Washington state lawmakers advance bills to aid truck parking, keep rest areas open, and to provide access to restrooms at ports.
News
Watchdog group calls out carriers claiming ‘driver shortage,’ posting record gains
Watchdog group Accountable.US in a report dismisses the driver shortage notion, citing corporate greed as the main reason for freight hikes.
Business, Equipment, News
Kenworth, Peterbilt upgrade their heavy-haul transmissions
The Paccar TX-18 transmission, paired with its MX-11 and MX-13 engines, boost Kenworth and Peterbilt tractors for heavy-haul operations.
Crime & Courts, News
Texas motor carrier ordered to cease operations
A Texas motor carrier has been declared an imminent hazard and ordered to cease operations after a fatal crash and links to a banned company.
Federal, News, OOIDA
Hours-of-service lawsuit calls FMCSA’s changes ‘arbitrary’
The Teamsters and several safety groups say the FMCSA acted “arbitrarily and capriciously” when it updated the hours of service.
Fuel prices, News
Supply slow to catch demand, energy outlook says
Relief from fuel prices will come as inventory catches up to demand, according to the Energy Information Administration’s latest outlook.
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.