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Trucking jobs nearing pre-pandemic numbers

With increases in trucking jobs nearly every month this year, the industry is poised to end 2021 with more drivers than it had in February 2020.

Federal, News

FMCSA audit used to highlight cybersecurity concerns

As part of a review of the cybersecurity levels of the FMCSA web servers, investigators were able to gain access to more than 13 million unauthorized records.

Opinion

Ban the sign-on bonus

Sign-on bonuses and similar schemes don’t fix the problem of low driver pay. In fact, says Land Line’s John Bendel, they make it worse.

Crime & Courts, News

Former Roadrunner CFO gets prison time for $245M fraud scheme

A former CFO for Roadrunner Transportation is going to prison for hiding millions of dollars in uncollected lease-purchase payments owed by drivers.

Crime & Courts, News

Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse issues result in trucking ban

A South Dakota driver and company owner has been declared an imminent hazard after testing positive for drug use and not getting help.

News, State

Michigan House panel discusses bill to permit work zone speed cameras

The use of speed cameras to enforce vehicle speeds in highway or street work zones continues to be discussed at the Michigan statehouse.

News

U.S. DOT asks for input on strategic plan

The U.S. Department of Transportation wants to hear from the public to help shape its strategic plan for fiscal years 2022-26.

News, OOIDA

How to protect yourself before, during and after a crash

What to do in the event of a crash was covered with Jennifer Harris and Gary Wright of the OOIDA Claims Department on “Live From Exit 24.”

News, OOIDA

Truckers for Troops raises more than $30,000 in 2021

Truckers for Troops raised $32,300 for military veterans during its 2021 campaign. This was the 15th year of the fundraising initiative.

Federal, News, OOIDA

FHWA asks for input on implementation of infrastructure law

The FHWA is soliciting suggestions on the best ways to implement the recently passed Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.