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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Federal, News
FMCSA emergency declaration extended through February
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is extending its national emergency declaration through February.
Coronavirus, Driver Fitness, Federal, News
White House plans Jan. 22 vaccine deadline for foreign essential travelers
The United States plans on Jan. 22 to begin requiring all inbound foreign national travelers crossing U.S. land or ferry ports to be fully vaccinated.
News, OOIDA, State
OOIDA continues fight for fair towing prices in West Virginia
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association has been working for years to protect truckers from exorbitant charges for third-party tows.
News, State
Oregon’s Clean Trucks Rule expedites zero-emission trucks sales
Oregon is implementing its Clean Trucks Rule, which requires truck manufacturers to produce a certain number of zero-emission trucks by 2024.
Fuel prices, News
Fuel supply chain concerns linger
Fuel has not only been erratic in terms of pricing in 2021, but the availability is creating even more concern in certain regions lately.
Features, News
A meal can mean so much
Meals for 18 Wheels provides drivers who are in need of a meal as their way of showing appreciation for all these drivers do daily.
Opinion
It’s time to treat the root cause of driver retention problem
Funneling more truck drivers into a broken system will not solve the driver retention problem. The reasons drivers leave must be addressed.
News, State
Transportation and Climate Initiative put to a screeching halt
The remaining three states committed to the emission-reducing Transportation and Climate Initiative are backing out, leaving it without life.
Fuel prices, News
Diesel is lower in most regions this week
Diesel numbers were mostly down, according to a weekly report from the Energy Information Administration released on Nov. 22.
News, State, Tolls
I-270/I-495 toll rates in Maryland will be slightly cheaper
Following public opposition to Capital Beltway HOT lane rates, Maryland has signed off on a new toll rate that’s cheaper…kind of.