Federal, News
Divided underride committee to draft recommendations for NHTSA
A committee that was created to provide recommendations on how to reduce the number of underride crashes held its final meeting on Wednesday, May 22.
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Podcast: Bill targets rampant fraud in trucking
Bryce Mongeon of OOIDA explains how a measure in the U.S. House would give FMCSA more power to crack down on fraud that targets truckers.
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Crime & Courts, Federal, News
Federal appeals court may hear trucker’s CBD lawsuit
A trucker fired for a positive drug test wants a federal appeals court to weigh in on his case against CBD companies claiming 0% THC.
Business, News, Products & Services
Hirshbach buys John Christner Trucking, boosts its reefer carrier ranking
Iowa-based Hirschbach Motor Lines has been expanding its refrigerated carrier presence. Now it’s buying Oklahoma’s John Christner Trucking.
Federal, News
Vehicle Inventory and Use Survey nears launch
After a 20-year lapse, the Bureau of Transportation Statistics’ Vehicle Inventory and Use Survey has returned.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA voices concerns over Weil’s nomination to Wage and Hour Division
Pointing to his record on worker classification issues, OOIDA opposes David Weil’s nomination to lead the Wage and Hour Division.
News, OOIDA, State
Access to truck parking, rest areas, restrooms topics of Washington bills
Washington state House committee discusses bills to aid truck parking, keep rest areas open, and to provide access to restrooms at ports.
Coronavirus, Federal, News, OOIDA
Pressure to end vaccine mandate for cross-border truckers builds
Dozens of members of Congress are asking President Joe Biden to end the COVID-19 vaccine mandates on cross-border truck drivers.
Crime & Courts, News
Third-party examiner pleads guilty to 12 counts of wire fraud
A former third-party commercial driver’s license examiner has pleaded guilty to 12 counts of wire fraud in U.S. District Court.
Coronavirus, Federal, News, OOIDA
Governors take turn asking Biden, Trudeau to exempt truckers
Several U.S. governors and Canadian premiers are the latest to ask President Biden and Prime Minister Trudeau to exempt truckers from vaccine mandates.
News, State
Washington state transportation funding plan moves forward
A transportation funding plan in the Washington statehouse has a provision to collect an export tax on fuel from the state’s refineries.
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.
