Crime & Courts, Federal, News
Feds warn carriers about cargo theft scheme
Cargo theft in the U.S. continues to climb. The FBI is warning carriers about a sophisticated scheme that has cost the industry millions.
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Podcast: Effort in Illinois would cap ‘nuclear verdicts’
An effort in Illinois would put a cap on pain-and-suffering damages in trucking court cases in an attempt to combat “nuclear verdicts.”
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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.
Crime & Courts, News
Unpaid military leave center of UPS drivers’ wage lawsuit
A class action lawsuit alleges that UPS fails to pay employees wages during short-term military leave, but UPS claims it’s not required to.
News, State
California law provides aid to port drivers
A new law in California is touted to end the exploitation of port drivers at the state’s ports and inland distribution centers.
Federal, News
FMCSA renews company’s HOS exemption
The FMCSA is renewing a company’s HOS exemption that allows its drivers to work up to 16 hours per day following an off-duty break of at least eight hours.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA prepares for 15th annual Truckers for Troops campaign
The 15th annual Truckers for Troops campaign is slated for the week of Nov. 8. So far, the effort has raised nearly $700,000.