Federal, News
FMCSA sharpening focus on broker fraud
While a broker transparency rule pends, FMCSA has taken other measures to address broker fraud, including a new Registration Fraud Team.
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Podcast: Federal underride effort pushes forward
An NHTSA advisory committee has held another meeting, and it appears some on the panel are committed to creating an underride requirement.
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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.
News, State
States pursue action on ticket cameras
Ticket cameras are a topic at statehouses around the country as legislators pursue rule changes to the revenue-generating devices.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA presents Truck to Success course on becoming an owner-op
OOIDA’s Truck to Success course on becoming an owner-operator is set for Oct. 26-28. Watch a free preview on cost of operations.
Coronavirus, Federal, News
FMCSA emergency declaration reporting requirement due Oct. 5
Motor carriers operating under the FMCSA’s COVID-19 emergency declaration will be required to report the number of trips in which they used the exemption.