Federal, News
FMCSA appoints acting administrator
Vinn White has been named FMCSA’s new acting leader, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced on Tuesday, June 25.
Listen Now
Podcast: When will the trucking turnaround arrive?
David Spencer of Arrive Logistics discusses some of the factors that feed into the trucking slump and when the industry may turn around.
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News, OOIDA
OOIDA encourages members to return nomination forms
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is reminding its members that the time is now to make nominations for the OOIDA Board of Directors.
Features, Truck Shows
Lucas Oil designs semitruck for Monster Jam events
Lucas Oil has designed a Monster Jam truck that resembles a Peterbilt cab on steroids. It first hits the track in January.
News
Trucking jobs nearing pre-pandemic numbers
With increases in trucking jobs nearly every month this year, the industry is poised to end 2021 with more drivers than it had in February 2020.
Federal, News
FMCSA audit used to highlight cybersecurity concerns
As part of a review of the cybersecurity levels of the FMCSA web servers, investigators were able to gain access to more than 13 million unauthorized records.
Opinion
Ban the sign-on bonus
Sign-on bonuses and similar schemes don’t fix the problem of low driver pay. In fact, says Land Line’s John Bendel, they make it worse.
Crime & Courts, News
Former Roadrunner CFO gets prison time for $245M fraud scheme
A former CFO for Roadrunner Transportation is going to prison for hiding millions of dollars in uncollected lease-purchase payments owed by drivers.
Crime & Courts, News
Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse issues result in trucking ban
A South Dakota driver and company owner has been declared an imminent hazard after testing positive for drug use and not getting help.
News, State
Michigan House panel discusses bill to permit work zone speed cameras
The use of speed cameras to enforce vehicle speeds in highway or street work zones continues to be discussed at the Michigan statehouse.
News
U.S. DOT asks for input on strategic plan
The U.S. Department of Transportation wants to hear from the public to help shape its strategic plan for fiscal years 2022-26.
News, OOIDA
How to protect yourself before, during and after a crash
What to do in the event of a crash was covered with Jennifer Harris and Gary Wright of the OOIDA Claims Department on “Live From Exit 24.”
