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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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.
News, OOIDA, Truck Shows
Longtime trucking writer nominated for Wall of Fame honor
With a career in trucking spanning over two decades, longtime Land Line writer Paul Abelson has been nominated to be on the MATS Wall of Fame.