Crime & Courts, Federal, News
Feds warn carriers about cargo theft scheme
Cargo theft in the U.S. continues to climb. The FBI is warning carriers about a sophisticated scheme that has cost the industry millions.
Listen Now
Podcast: Effort in Illinois would cap ‘nuclear verdicts’
An effort in Illinois would put a cap on pain-and-suffering damages in trucking court cases in an attempt to combat “nuclear verdicts.”
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Federal, News
CVSA adopts North American Fatigue Management Program
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has adopted the North American Fatigue Management Program.
Equipment
Recall affects nearly 3,000 trucks with fuel injection system issue
A recall issued by Daimler Trucks North America affects various models of Freightliner and Western Start trucks with faulty fuel tubes.
Opinion
Rogel Aguilera-Mederos a victim of a broken system
Passing feel-good rules and pushing technology wouldn’t have stopped Rogel Aguilera-Mederos from crashing into the 28-car pileup on I-70.
News, Safety & Security
Winter holiday season means increasing risk of cargo theft
The winter holiday season is prime time for cargo theft to occur. CargoNet is offering tips for the industry to thwart theft attempts.
OOIDA
Join the OOIDA Board of Directors to meet with leaders, affect change
Dec. 31 is the deadline for nominations to the OOIDA Board of Directors. Help guide the Association and push positive change for drivers.
News
Women in Trucking seeks top female driver nominations
Women in Trucking seeks Female Driver of the Year nominations. Know a woman driver who positively affects the public perception of trucking?
Federal, News
FMCSA extends emergency declaration to help British Columbia
The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended its emergency declaration made in the wake of flooding and landslides in British Columbia, Canada. The order applies to Canadian drivers who are providing emergency services and essential goods. It allows them to bypass certain FMCSA regulations when passing through the U.S. to avoid road closures […]
News, State, Tolls
Tolls set to rise on San Francisco area bridges; legal challenge continues
A legal challenge to increased bridge tolls in the San Francisco area continues as another round of toll hikes is set to take effect.
Business, Equipment, News
Walmart and PepsiCo urge policies for zero-emission trucks
Two of the largest private fleets in the country are pushing for zero-emissions truck policies, potentially expediting an inevitable future.
Features, News
Reddell wins Transition Trucking award
Transition Trucking named Jimmy Reddell, a 22-year veteran of the U.S. Army and Army Reserves, this year’s Driving for Excellence winner.