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FMCSA launches 2024’s Operation Protect Your Move
FMCSA is continuing efforts to protect the public from scams involving household goods. A 2023 initiative found more than 1,000 violations.
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Podcast: FHWA grants meant to replace trucks at ports
Ports across the country might see quite a few new, lower-emission trucks due to a series of grants from the Federal Highway Administration.
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More truckers hired in October, but will they stay?
The latest numbers from the government show an increase in employment for the trucking sector, but other employment metrics remain poor.
Crime & Courts, Equipment, News
Nikola expects to settle SEC probe for $125M, founder to pay bill
Hydrogen-fueled truck company Nikola is settling an SEC investigation over alleged fraud and expects its founder and former CEO to pay the tab.
Federal, News, OOIDA
MCSAC to tackle driver retention again in December
OOIDA President Todd Spencer, who serves on the FMCSA advisory panel, said truck drivers often find the benefits aren’t worth the sacrifices.
Business, Products & Services
Truck stops offer meals, thanks on Veterans Day
The Big Three major truck stop chains in the U.S. plan to salute U.S. military veterans on Veterans Day by giving them free food.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA’s 15th annual Truckers for Troops campaign is next week
The 15th annual Truckers for Troops campaign starts Nov. 8 and runs all week. So far, the effort has raised nearly $700,000 to aid veterans.
News, OOIDA
The OOIDA tour trailer heads to Oklahoma City, Okla.
Marty Ellis and the OOIDA tour trailer head to Oklahoma City, Okla. Drivers tell him supply chain inefficiencies are top of mind now.
News, State, Tolls
PennDOT’s bridge toll program receiving criticism from lawmakers
A member of the U.S. House is criticizing PennDOT’s I-80 Canoe Creek bridge toll in his district, adding to the list of lawmakers against the program.
Federal, News, OOIDA
FMCSA’s Joshi talks driver retention, detention time with OOIDA
During a meeting with OOIDA, FMCSA’s acting Administrator Meera Joshi thanked truck drivers for their commitment to the nation.
News, State
End near for daylight saving time?
Changing the clock for daylight saving time is a practice that continues to be debated at statehouses around the country and in D.C.
Coronavirus, Federal, News
OSHA issues COVID-19 vaccine mandate for private employers
OSHA has released its emergency temporary standard requiring a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for private employers with more than 100 employees.