Crime & Courts, Federal, News
Feds warn carriers about cargo theft scheme
Cargo theft in the U.S. continues to climb. The FBI is warning carriers about a sophisticated scheme that has cost the industry millions.
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.”
The Latest
Federal, News, OOIDA
Emission standards must not price truckers out of business, OOIDA says
Mandates on emission standards for heavy-duty trucks must wait until the technology is “affordable and reliable,” OOIDA recently told some senators.
Analysis, News
Norfolk Southern puts LTL freight on rails
Norfolk Southern’s new Thoroughbred Freight Transfer service is based on an old idea: putting LTL freight on rails instead of trucks.
Elections, News, State
Seven Georgia counties to decide next week on transportation tax
Nov. 2 ballots in seven Georgia counties will include a question about whether to authorize or renew a transportation tax.
Coronavirus, Federal, News, OOIDA
Bill would exempt truckers from COVID-19 vaccine mandate
A bill introduced by Sen. Marsha Blackburn and supported by OOIDA would exempt truckers and other essential workers from a COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
News, State
New left lane rules go in effect in multiple states
The state of Oklahoma is the latest state to take action to bolster rules for left lane use. Oklahoma is the fourth state to act this year.
News, OOIDA, State
OOIDA to California: Adding truck parking will help supply chain
If California wants to fix problems with the supply chain, OOIDA said the state should start focusing on the needs of truck drivers.
News
Cross-border freight remains near record high levels in August
August was another good month for cross-border freight, experiencing a sixth straight year-to-year increase, including increases in truck freight.
OOIDA
OOIDA talks supply chain on ‘Glenn Beck Program’
OOIDA’s Lewie Pugh told conservative broadcaster Glenn Beck that the problems with the supply chain have nothing to do with a shortage of truck drivers.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA tour trailer rolls into Fargo, N.D.
Fargo, N.D., is the next stop for Marty Ellis and the OOIDA tour trailer. Stop by and let Marty know what you are seeing on the highway.
Fuel prices, News
Diesel story stays the same
Rising prices continue to be the norm, according to the weekly diesel report from the Energy Information Administration released Oct. 25.