Federal, News
Trucking industry seeks answers amid marijuana rescheduling proposal
The federal government wants to reschedule marijuana, creating confusion among federally regulated entities, including the trucking industry.
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Podcast: Ryder says transitioning to electric will cost some big bucks
How much will it cost the industry to convert to electric? One company has taken a look at the issue and thinks it has an answer.
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Crime & Courts, News
Fiery, fatal I-70 pileup results in 110-year sentence for driver
A driver whose tractor-trailer crashed into backed up traffic on I-70 in the Denver area in 2019 has been sentenced to 110 years in prison.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA Board member Doug Smith joins ‘Live From Exit 24’
OOIDA Board member Doug Smith will be the guest on the next “Live From Exit 24” to discuss his recent television appearance and more.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA tour trailer ends year with Joplin, Mo., stop
The year’s final stop for the OOIDA tour trailer will be in Joplin, Mo. In January, Marty Ellis plans to head to Texas and places south.
Equipment
Cummins X12 engines recalled over fuel injection system issue
Thousands of Cummins X12 diesel engines are being recalled after the manufacturer discovered an issue with fuel injectors.
Fuel prices, News
More drops in diesel prices
Diesel prices continued on a downward trend, according to a weekly report from the Energy Information Administration released on Dec. 13.
Analysis, News, Products & Services
Central Freight Lines shuts its doors
Central Freight Lines, a Texas motor carrier with nearly a century of history, is closing its doors despite a white-hot freight market.
News, State
Road funding increase pursued in Wyoming
A Wyoming state legislative panel has voted in favor of pursuing multiple sources of revenue to boost road funding around the state.
News, State
Smog inspections ordered twice a year for California big trucks
New California regs require twice-a-year smog inspections for big trucks. With onboard diagnostics, though, they won’t have to stop for it.
News
Truckers without FEMA loads should avoid areas ravaged by tornadoes
Although truckers are eager to help, only those with FEMA loads should enter areas impacted by the historic tornado that struck Kentucky.
Business, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Federal, News
Still several unanswered questions regarding Yellow Corp.’s $700M loan
Congress is still waiting on documents explaining why Yellow Corp. received a massive national defense loan from the coronavirus relief bill.