Federal, News
FMCSA explains plans to modernize registration system
FMCSA’s plan to modernize its registration system and crack down on fraud is going to come in stages. A rulemaking is expected this year.
Listen Now
Podcast: World’s oldest active professional truck driver
Doyle Archer started driving decades ago and hasn’t stopped since. And while he didn’t give it much thought, those around him wondered if he might just be the oldest active trucker at 90 years old. And it turns out he is. We visit with the Guinness World Record holder.
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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.
News, State
Truck parking part of solving supply chain issues, says Missouri task force
The Missouri Supply Chain Task Force discusses the critical role expanded truck parking could play in solving the state’s supply chain issues.
Coronavirus, Federal, News
New automobiles, parts qualify as emergency loads, FMCSA says
FMCSA has updated its guidance to include automobiles and parts to its list of loads that qualify under its COVID-19 emergency declaration.
Coronavirus, Federal, News
Representative requests vaccine mandate exemption for cross-border truckers
Calling the vaccine mandates disruptive to the supply chain, Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Mont., is asking for cross-border truckers to be exempted.
Fuel prices
Diesel hits $4 mark
A gallon of diesel now costs more than $4 on average, according to the Energy Information Administration weekly report released Feb. 14.