Federal, News
NHTSA denies petition on rear-impact guard final rule
NHTSA denied a petition from trucking safety groups to reconsider a 2022 final rule aimed at improving rear-impact guards.
Listen Now
Podcast: When roads go down, truckers pay the price
A closure on U.S. 50 in Colorado prompts talk on resiliency and practicality – and the effect infrastructure problems have on truck drivers.
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News, OOIDA
Win some OOIDA swag
The first “Live From Exit 24” of 2022 will feature a trucking trivia contest complete with prizes for listeners who answer correctly.
News, State
Wintry weather may cause travel delays over the weekend
From coast to coast, wintry weather is causing problems for travelers, with the Northeast getting hit the hardest with heavy snowfall.
Coronavirus, Federal, News
Conservative justices appear leery of OSHA vaccine rule
Several members of the U.S. Supreme Court questioned the need for OSHA’s vaccine rule during a special hearing on Friday, Jan. 7.
News
Trucking job growth hits a snag in December
After several months of strong employment growth, the number of vacant trucking jobs being filled is starting to get smaller.
OOIDA
Feb. 1 is the deadline for the OOIDA scholarship
Those interested in applying for an OOIDA Mary Johnston Scholarship have until Feb. 1 to do so. The program started in 1998.
Federal, Safety & Security
Webinar to go over new out-of-service criteria set
New CVSA out-of-service criteria are set to go into effect April 1. A webinar to go over the changes is planned for Jan. 20.
Analysis, Business, Equipment, News
Has trucking finally found the automated holy grail?
Two truckload companies are offering the panacea of trucking automation, promising almost anything a driver could want.
Federal, News, OOIDA
FMCSA takes step toward under-21 apprenticeship program
The FMCSA is taking a procedural step toward creating an apprenticeship pilot program for under-21 drivers. Time to comment is five days.
News, State
Washington state bill seeks to address truck parking shortage
A Washington state bill would provide tax incentives for private industry to add truck parking options around the state and at ports.
Crime & Courts, News, State
Florida towing company charged with organized fraud
A Jacksonville, Fla., towing company was charged for fraudulently billing customers between 2018 and 2019. These bills totaled over $100,000.
