Federal, News
Buttigieg calls for policies to protect truckers against predatory towing
Policies to protect truckers from predatory towing fees are crucial, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttiegig said during a recent meeting.
Listen Now
Podcast: FMCSA holds public meeting on predatory towing, healthy debate ensues
FMCSA hosted a healthy debate between those in trucking calling for greater protections, and those in towing listing their concerns.
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News
UCR fees are due Jan. 1
Motor carriers have through the end of the year to pay their Unified Carrier Registration fees. The fee schedule remains the same.
Equipment
Thousands of Mack trucks recalled for parking brake defect
More than 20,000 TerraPro trucks model year 2008-22 are being recalled after Mack Trucks discovered a parking brake issue.
Opinion
UPS vs. FedEx – Who gets to be king of hill?
Will 2021 be the last year UPS is the biggest carrier in North America? Will FedEx overtake UPS in 2022? Land Line’s John Bendel digs in.
News
NHTSA investigating video game feature on Tesla vehicles
Federal regulators are looking into Tesla’s Passenger Play feature, which allegedly allows occupants to play video games while the car is in motion.
News, OOIDA
‘Live From Exit 24’ recaps 2021, looks ahead to 2022
The final “Live From Exit 24” of 2021, on Dec. 29, will take a look back at the past 12 months and preview what’s to come in 2022.
Federal, News
CVSA adopts North American Fatigue Management Program
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has adopted the North American Fatigue Management Program.
Equipment
Recall affects nearly 3,000 trucks with fuel injection system issue
A recall issued by Daimler Trucks North America affects various models of Freightliner and Western Start trucks with faulty fuel tubes.
Opinion
Rogel Aguilera-Mederos a victim of a broken system
Passing feel-good rules and pushing technology wouldn’t have stopped Rogel Aguilera-Mederos from crashing into the 28-car pileup on I-70.
News, Safety & Security
Winter holiday season means increasing risk of cargo theft
The winter holiday season is prime time for cargo theft to occur. CargoNet is offering tips for the industry to thwart theft attempts.
OOIDA
Join the OOIDA Board of Directors to meet with leaders, affect change
Dec. 31 is the deadline for nominations to the OOIDA Board of Directors. Help guide the Association and push positive change for drivers.
