Federal, News
Effort to provide restroom access to truckers continues
For anyone outside of the trucking industry, the idea of being denied restroom access while working probably seems unimaginable.
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Podcast: How to avoid the growing cargo theft problem
Cargo theft is rampant, and it’s especially bad in some specific locations. We’ll talk with an expert about what you can do to cope.
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Coronavirus, Federal, News
OSHA COVID-19 vaccine rule on hold
Following a ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, OSHA has put implementation of its COVID-19 vaccine rule on hold.
News, State, Tolls
New Jersey bill would aid state collect unpaid tolls
A bill moving through the New Jersey Assembly would establish reciprocity agreements with states to recoup lost toll revenue.
News, State
North Dakota has best highway performance, New Jersey the worst
A report from Reason Foundation ranks states on highway performance, with several states jumping up or tumbling down the list from last year.
Federal, News
Truck parking crisis considered contributor to supply chain woes
A House T&I hearing this week on supply chain problems called attention to the lack of truck parking across the nation.
Driver Fitness
St. Christopher Fund notes success of Rigs Without Cigs program
Through its Rigs Without Cigs program, the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund has helped hundreds of truckers quit or cut back on smoking.
News, OOIDA
Detailing the infrastructure bill and its impact on trucking
The impact of the recently passed infrastructure bill on truckers and the trucking industry was the topic of the latest “Live From Exit 24.”
News, Truck Parking
New data suggest truck parking mostly unchanged since Jason’s Law
Data released by Trucker Path reveal which states truckers are having difficulty finding truck parking during midday and evening hours.
News, State, Tolls
Pennsylvania bill would reinstate turnpike fare collectors
A bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House would bring back in-person toll collection on the turnpike during peak periods.
Federal, News
Detention time issue under fire at supply chain hearing
As part of a House T&I hearing on the supply chain, the issue of detention time was used as an example of how truckers’ time is undervalued.
News, OOIDA
The OOIDA tour trailer stops in North Las Vegas
Marty Ellis is camped out with the OOIDA tour trailer at the North Las Vegas Petro dedicated to OOIDA members Bob and Linda Caffee.