Federal, News
CDL changes would hinder safety, truckers say
Hundreds of truck drivers have spoken out against proposed changes to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s CDL requirements.
Listen Now
Podcast: Expert – trucking’s inefficiencies put the burden on drivers
Whether it’s lease-purchase agreements, compensation or any number of other issues, Steve Viscelli has thoughts about how to change things.
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Business, Products & Services
PFJ seeks Road Warrior nominations through September
Pilot Flying J is seeking nominations for its 2021 Road Warrior contest. The grand-prize winner gets $10,000.
News, State
Michigan Senate approves federal transportation funding for bridges
One Michigan Senate bill would use federal funds to help the state address local transportation funding issues that include bridge work.
News
Trucking facts roundup
Trucking is a data-driven business, with scores of reports conducted each year. John Bendel sifts through some to find these trucking facts.
Truck Shows
OOIDA tour trailer heads to truck drag race event
Truck drags will be new for Marty Ellis, skipper of the OOIDA tour trailer, at the Over the Top Diesel Showdown in Onaway, Mich.
News
Fastport announces 10 finalists for Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence award
A top 10 for the Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence award was released on Sept. 1. This is the sixth year of the program.
Business, Products & Services
Load posts increase 10.6% last week, spot rates edge higher
Spot rates rose last week as load posts increased, according to DAT MembersEdge. Demand for trucks is high, and Hurricane Ida’s a wild card.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA named to American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association will be inducted into the first class of the American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame.
News, State
Georgia counties to decide this fall on transportation tax
Fall ballots in counties around Georgia will include a question about whether to authorize or renew a transportation tax.
Federal, News
CDL waiver extended; emergency HOS exemptions narrowed
FMCSA will continue to allow states to extend its CDL waivers, and the agency’s recent emergency declaration provides fewer hours-of-service exemptions.
Truck Parking
The Parking Zone – August 2021
Aside from a lot of news coming out of Indiana and Illinois, August was a hodgepodge of truck parking news ranging from parking bans to parking expansions.