Federal, News
FMCSA grants TIA’s petition on training for brokers
FMCSA has granted a petition from the Transportation Intermediaries Association regarding training requirements for brokers.
Listen Now
Podcast: Economist – pay and safety go hand-in-hand in trucking
A well-paid trucker is a safe trucker. Michael Belzer of Wayne State University concluded that about intrastate and interstate truckers.
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Crime & Courts, Equipment, News
Navistar agrees to destroy engines in emissions dispute with EPA
Navistar must pay $52 million and launch an emissions mitigation program in an agreement in a lawsuit alleging the manufacturer sold trucks that were not EPA-compliant. On Oct. 25, the U.S. federal government and Navistar filed a consent decree that ends a 6-year-old lawsuit. That lawsuit alleges the truck manufacturer illegally sold thousands of on-highway […]
News, State
Kansas to expand electric vehicle charging station infrastructure
The electric vehicle charging station infrastructure in Kansas is about to get larger as more fleets turn to electric trucks.
News, State
Pennsylvania House endorses bill to ease truck driver apportioned registrations
A bill halfway through the Pennsylvania statehouse would require the state transportation department to stagger apportioned registrations.
Opinion
The ports of L.A. and Long Beach: ‘Move your freight or else’
The ports of L.A. and Long Beach have begun fining companies for containers lingering at ports. What if the $100 fine was 10 times a much?
News, OOIDA
‘Live From Exit 24’ revisits broker issues
“Live From Exit 24” is back this week to take another look at broker-related topics. Share your thoughts by calling 317-67-OOIDA.
Federal, News
Congress passes another short-term extension of FAST ACT
Unable to agree on a budget reconciliation bill, Congress again kicked the can down the road regarding the nation’s infrastructure.
Federal, News, Safety & Security
U.S. DOT plans increased safety measures after latest findings
Data released on Oct. 28 by the U.S. Department of Transportation show the highest six-month spike in traffic fatalities ever recorded.
News, OOIDA
Success means having a plan
The OOIDA Foundation’s Truck to Success course was held over three days in Blue Springs, Mo., as a way to give attendees a path to success.
News, OOIDA
The OOIDA tour trailer stops in South Dakota for Halloween
Marty Ellis and the OOIDA tour trailer will spend Halloween at the TA Express in Summit, S.D. Have any Halloween trucking stories to share?
Features, Truck Shows
Nate Lawrence takes his fandom to the next level
Nate Lawrence’s fandom of the ’80s movie “Maximum Overdrive” led to him build a replica of the “Green Goblin” truck. It was unveiled at GBATS.
