Federal, News
FMCSA grants TIA’s petition on training for brokers
FMCSA has granted a petition from the Transportation Intermediaries Association regarding training requirements for brokers.
Listen Now
Podcast: Economist – pay and safety go hand-in-hand in trucking
A well-paid trucker is a safe trucker. Michael Belzer of Wayne State University concluded that about intrastate and interstate truckers.
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News, State
Pittsburgh bridge collapses same day Biden visits to talk infrastructure
The Forbes Avenue Bridge in Pittsburgh collapsed on Friday, the day President Joe Biden is visiting the city to talk infrastructure.
Federal, News, OOIDA
Automated vehicles to be focus of House T&I hearing
Next week, the U.S. House of Representatives’ T&I Committee will conduct a hearing about what that future of automation may look like.
News, State
Towing company’s math equals $70,000 bill for truck owner
Maps Towing and Diesel Repair slapped Canada-based Blue Line Distribution with a bill of over $70,000 due to weather and alleged damages.
Business, Equipment
Used Class 8 truck prices were up in December
Used Class 8 truck prices in December were high compared to a year previous. As freight picks up, expect more truck to sell at lower prices.
Business, Products & Services
TravelCenters of America to renovate 100 stores in 2022
As part of its 50th anniversary, TravelCenters of America plans to upgrade 100 stores and offer promotions to customers.
News, OOIDA
The OOIDA tour trailer stops in Edinburg, Texas
The Texas tour for the OOIDA tour trailer continues with a stop in Edinburg, Texas. Come save him if you see him working on the trailer.
Crime & Courts, News, State
Female trucker alleges Walmart’s uniforms are discriminatory
A female driver for Walmart is claiming company uniforms are designed for men, forcing women drivers to pay for their own comfortable pants.
News, State, Tolls
Washington state committee discusses end to Tacoma Narrows Bridge tolls
A Washington state Senate panel recently discussed a bill to use existing revenue to expedite toll removal on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.
Business, Equipment, Products & Services
Engineering company touts anti-rollover system
The threat of a rollover in windy weather is scary for a tractor-trailer driver. Axicle Engineering says its system can protect drivers.
Federal, News, OOIDA
U.S. DOT unveils safety plan; OOIDA critical of truck parking omission
The U.S. Department of Transportation unveiled its National Roadway Safety Strategy. OOIDA called out the plan’s omission of truck parking.
