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.
Listen Now
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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Equipment
Paccar wreckers and auto haulers recalled for service brake issue
Paccar is recalling nearly 1,000 trucks after finding an issue affecting service brakes installed on wrecker and auto-hauler applications.
Federal, News, Truck Parking
Truck parking bill picks up two more co-sponsors
HR2187, the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act, is picking up more cosponsors, but still needs a shove from stakeholders.
News, State
Winter weather storm closes I-80 in Wyoming, moving northeast
A winter weather storm is closing roadways in Wyoming while making its way toward Michigan. In Washington state, vehicles must chain up on I-90.
Federal, News
Proposed federal bill targets staged collisions with trucks
A bill introduced in the U.S. House by representatives from Louisiana and Texas is meant to target staged collisions and insurance fraud.
News, State
Virginia aims to take the guesswork out of alcohol detection
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is launching the largest commercial test of a driver alcohol detection system for safety.
Federal, News
FMCSA releases instructional video on registration process
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration wants to help navigate motor carriers through the registration process.
News, OOIDA
Nominations are due soon for OOIDA’s Board of Directors
Nomination forms for OOIDA’s Board of Directors were sent in November. The deadline for nominations is Dec. 31.
Equipment
Freightliner and Western Star trucks recalled for noncompliant tires
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain Freightliner and Western Star trucks with tires that fail to meet federal standards.
News, State
Michigan House approves reciprocity with Wisconsin for certain loads
Michigan House lawmakers have endorsed a reciprocity package for timber haulers who cross the state’s border with Wisconsin.
Opinion
OOIDA’s message of no driver shortage hits mainstream
OOIDA has said for years that there isn’t a driver shortage. Amid a supply chain crisis, mainstream media started listening.
