Federal, News
Rep. Collins: Minimum insurance increase would ‘destroy’ trucking
A bill that would increase carriers’ minimum insurance to $5 million would “destroy the trucking industry,” a member of Congress said.
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Business, Equipment
Cummins announces development of natural gas engine for big trucks
Cummins is developing a natural gas engine for Class 8 trucks as it aims for zero-emission rigs. A hydrogen-fueled truck also’s in the works.
Products & Services
Cooper Tire offers new Roadmaster steer tire for long-haul
Its new steer tire, the Roadmaster RM832+ EM, has improved low rolling resistance to save fuel and better tread wear, says Cooper Tire.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA tour trailer stops in Spokane, Wash.
Marty Ellis took the OOIDA tour trailer to Boise, Idaho, to check in with the previous skipper of The Spirit. Now he’s in Spokane, Wash.
Crime & Courts, News, State
CDL manual not proof of higher standard for truckers, federal court rules
In a blow to personal injury attorney tactics, a federal court found that the CDL manual cannot be cited to show a higher standard of care.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA’s decades of advocacy for truckers leads to Hall of Fame
OOIDA, which started in 1973 to advocate for truckers, has been inducted into the American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame.
Crime & Courts, News
XPO settles pair of port driver lawsuits for nearly $30 million
XPO has agreed to pay nearly $30 million to settle two driver misclassification cases involving hundreds of California port drivers.
Federal, News
FMCSA denies FirstGroup request for exemption from querying new drivers
Public transit provider FirstGroup will not be exempt from running full queries on new employees in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
Federal, Fuel prices, News
Federal energy outlook forecasts a rebound, but not until 2022
The EIA released its most recent short-term energy outlook on Oct. 13. The outlook remains subject to uncertainty, due to COVID-19.
Crime & Courts, News, State
UPS truck driver escapes $27 million judgment … for now
In an odd twist, a $27 million ruling in favor of motorists suing a UPS truck driver backfired on them, resulting in a new trial.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA to FMCSA: Provide relief for drug testing disruptions
Shortages of plastic cups and lab technicians could leave some drivers in a bind when called for a random drug test, OOIDA warns.
