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.
Listen Now
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.
The Latest
Federal, News, OOIDA
U.S. DOT unveils safety plan; OOIDA critical of truck parking omission
The U.S. Department of Transportation unveiled its National Roadway Safety Strategy. OOIDA called out the plan’s omission of truck parking.
Federal, News
Rep. Graves requests briefing on infrastructure law implementation
Rep. Sam Graves, the T&I Committee’s ranking member, wants more information on how the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will be implemented.
Federal, News, OOIDA
New hours-of-service rules don’t deter safety, OOIDA says
FMCSA’s recent changes to the hours-of-service rules were based on common sense and do not have a negative effect on safety, OOIDA says.
News, OOIDA, State
OOIDA, WTA testify in support of Washington truck parking bill
OOIDA, WTA testify in support of Washington state bill intended to reduce emissions and safety risks of inadequate truck parking.
Federal, News
FMCSA to release updated National Registry
Soon when you need a doctor for your U.S. DOT physical, the FMCSA National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners will sport a new look.
Opinion
Pushes for under-21 drivers, higher insurance minimums seem related
There are two issues that get many of us riled up. One is the incessant push by trail lawyers to increase the required minimum insurance coverage from $750,000. The second is another incessantly pushed idea that 18-20-year-olds driving tractor-trailers from state to state and across the country is a good idea. Though I worry in […]
Equipment
Peterbilt recall affects thousands of trucks with step assembly issue
A few thousand Peterbilt 579 trucks may have a loose cab step, increasing the risk of a slip and fall and forcing Paccar to issue a recall.
Crime & Courts, News, State
Tesla Autopilot crash results in first felony charges related to automated systems
Tesla’s Autopilot feature is the center of the first felony charges filed in a fatal crash case involving automated driving systems.
Coronavirus, News
Canadian truckers protest vaccine mandate
A cross-border vaccine mandate has prompted truck drivers in Canada to launch a protest. Hundreds of truckers are participating in a convoy.
News, State
Virginia and Missouri bills call for left lane truck rules
Transportation leaders at the Virginia and Missouri statehouses are pursuing rule changes that single out trucks from left lane use on interstates.
