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Analysis, Business, Equipment, News

Has trucking finally found the automated holy grail?

Two truckload companies are offering the panacea of trucking automation, promising almost anything a driver could want.

Federal, News, OOIDA

FMCSA takes step toward under-21 apprenticeship program

The FMCSA is taking a procedural step toward creating an apprenticeship pilot program for under-21 drivers. Time to comment is five days.

News, State

Washington state bill seeks to address truck parking shortage

A Washington state bill would provide tax incentives for private industry to add truck parking options around the state and at ports.

Crime & Courts, News, State

Florida towing company charged with organized fraud

A Jacksonville, Fla., towing company was charged for fraudulently billing customers between 2018 and 2019. These bills totaled over $100,000.

News, State

Vermont town triples fines for striking covered bridges

Truckers driving through Lyndon, Vt., need to pay attention to where they are going or risk paying up to $15,000 if they strike a bridge.

News, OOIDA

The OOIDA tour trailer stops in Weatherford, Texas

Marty Ellis is keeping the OOIDA tour trailer in Texas for January and part of February. Next stop’s in Weatherford. Stop by to see what’s up.

Driver Fitness, News

Yearlong program to battle diabetes begins Monday

On Monday, a yearlong program to help drivers ward off type 2 diabetes starts. It features live webinars and a lifestyle coach.

News, State

Missouri and Hawaii bills call for left lane truck rules

Legislation introduced in the Missouri and Hawaii statehouses would single out large trucks from left lane use on interstates.

News, OOIDA, State

OOIDA backs Washington state bill mandating restroom access for truckers

A Washington state bill would guarantee truck drivers access to restrooms at retail establishments and at marine terminals.

News

Interstate 95 turned into parking lot by crash, snow

A crash followed by a winter storm in Virginia left hundreds of drivers on Interstate 95 stranded, some for more than 24 hours.