Federal, News
FMCSA grants TIA’s petition on training for brokers
FMCSA has granted a petition from the Transportation Intermediaries Association regarding training requirements for brokers.
Listen Now
Podcast: Economist – pay and safety go hand-in-hand in trucking
A well-paid trucker is a safe trucker. Michael Belzer of Wayne State University concluded that about intrastate and interstate truckers.
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Federal, News
NHTSA: Thousands of Level 2 autonomous vehicle crashes expected each year
Justifying continued incident reporting on autonomous vehicle crashes, NHTSA claims that thousands of Level 2 autonomous vehicle crashes occur each year.
News, Safety & Security, State
Stop jumping on trucks – seriously!
A reckless new trend has popped up in the Atlanta area, with individuals spotted clinging to the side of semitrucks on Interstate 85.
News, State
California law extends vehicle miles traveled pilot program
A new law in California extends a road user charge pilot program based on vehicle miles traveled as an alternative to fuel taxes.
Analysis, News
‘Driver shortage’ in the U.S. and the U.K.: the same but different
Britain’s “driver shortage” is like ours: no shortage at all, only tough working conditions and poor pay. That’s where the similarities end.
Federal, News
MRB to recommend 90-day waiver for drivers affected by CPAP recall
FMCSA’s Medical Review Board met to discuss the Philips Respironics CPAP recall and to make recommendations for medical examiners.
State, Truck Parking
The Parking Zone – September 2021
Despite Congress dropping the ball recently, local governments have been busy the past month approving of new truck stops and truck parking.
News, State
Alabama fuel tax rates increase Oct. 1
The third of three annual fuel tax rate increases in Alabama is taking effect. Fuel taxes are up a dime from three years ago.
News, OOIDA
‘Live From Exit 24’ answers your broker-related questions
“Live From Exit 24” is back Wednesday at 7 p.m. Central. Join us as we cover broker-related issues with Anne Reinke, president and CEO of TIA.
OOIDA, Truck Shows
The OOIDA tour trailer stops in Salina, Kan.
Last weekend was quite a blowout at GBATS, so Marty Ellis might be glad to be taking the OOIDA tour trailer somewhere presumably quieter.
Federal, News
Uncertainty hangs over infrastructure bill
Time is running out for the House to pass an infrastructure bill before the current surface reauthorization expires at the end of September.
