Federal, News
FMCSA appoints acting administrator
Vinn White has been named FMCSA’s new acting leader, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced on Tuesday, June 25.
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Podcast: When will the trucking turnaround arrive?
David Spencer of Arrive Logistics discusses some of the factors that feed into the trucking slump and when the industry may turn around.
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Federal, News
FMCSA expands windshield area for vehicle safety technology
FMCSA published a final rule that expands the area on the interior of a truck’s windshield in which safety devices can be mounted.
News, State
Kentucky, Ohio seek federal funding for toll-free Brent Spence Bridge project
Kentucky and Ohio will request $2 billion in federal funding for a Brent Spence Bridge companion bridge, eliminating the need for tolls.
Fuel prices, News
Diesel prices jump a quarter per gallon from a week ago
Diesel prices have jumped a startling amount from a week ago, according to ProMiles.com. Lagging fuel surcharges can mess a driver up.
News, OOIDA, State
Washington Legislature nears approval of rest area, restroom bills
Washington Senate backs bills to keep rest areas open, and to provide truck drivers with access to restrooms at port facilities.
Business, News
Trucking job growth in February strongest in four years
With nearly two consecutive years of monthly growth, trucking jobs continue to post strong gains, putting the pandemic in the rearview mirror.
News, OOIDA
Taxes simplified on upcoming ‘Live From Exit 24’
Taxes are the topic of the next episode of “Live From Exit 24.” Tax expert Barry Fowler will discuss what truckers need to know this year.
Coronavirus, News
The People’s Truck Convoy enters final leg, plans to loop D.C. Saturday
A cross-country truck convoy protesting vaccination and mask mandates enters its final leg before turning toward Washington, D.C.
News, State
Washington state drops fuel export tax
An export tax on fuel has been removed from a Washington state transportation funding package to benefit highway and bridge work, and ferries.
News, OOIDA
Course helps truckers find success as owner-operators
OOIDA’s Truck to Success course gives drivers the knowledge to successfully transition to being an owner-operator and to grow their business.
Fuel prices, News
Oil market clouded with uncertainty
Global unrest not enough to convince OPEC to adjust its monthly production plan for April 2022 that was originally endorsed in April 2020.