Federal, News
FMCSA sharpening focus on broker fraud
While a broker transparency rule pends, FMCSA has taken other measures to address broker fraud, including a new Registration Fraud Team.
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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Fuel prices, News
Most recent energy outlook largely on track with previous month
The Energy Information Administration released its latest short-term energy outlook on Nov. 9, and 2022 still looks favorable.
Federal, News
House T&I to take turn at supply chain issues
The U.S. House of Representatives’ Transportation and Infrastructure Committee plans to explore the nation’s supply chain inefficiencies.
News, State
Pennsylvania lawmaker pushes for new nonradar speed timing device rules
A Pennsylvania House panel has advanced a bill that is touted to address inconsistency in radar and speedometer calibration requirements.
News, OOIDA
The OOIDA tour trailer sets up in Albuquerque, N.M.
Marty Ellis gets to steer the OOIDA tour trailer away from wintery weather, stopping next in Albuquerque, N.M.
Federal, News
Potentially thousands of high-risk truckers approved for expedited border crossings
An audit of the Customs and Border Protection’s FAST program reveals that potentially thousands of unqualified drivers gained easy access into the U.S.
News, State, Tolls
Pennsylvania House panel endorses re-do on public-private partnerships
A Pennsylvania House committee has voted to move forward plans to halt public-private partnerships to repair and toll bridges.
Features, News
5,000 miles in five days – all for a good cause
Former truck driver Shawn Kitchen will attempt a 5,000-mile motorcycle ride in five days to raise funds for Truckers Final Mile.
Opinion
Induced demand sounds good in theory but leaves truckers in a jam
Proponents of the “induced demand” theory say building more lanes increases traffic. But they’re focusing on commuters instead of truckers.
News
Unsafe driving behaviors down, but motorists feel police won’t catch them
A new report from AAA reveals that dangerous driving behaviors are down. However, motorists believe they can get away with those behaviors.
Federal, News
White House announces additional steps to address supply chain
Taking additional steps to address the supply chain, the White House announced it will fund a project to alleviate congestion at the Port of Savannah.
