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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News, OOIDA, Truck Shows
OOIDA’s tour trailer joins South Dakota Truck Convoy for Special Olympics
Marty Ellis, skipper of OOIDA’s tour trailer, has special ties to the South Dakota Truck Convoy for Special Olympics, his next tour stop.
Federal, News
U.S. DOT wants to know how to improve the supply chain
The U.S. Department of Transportation is seeking feedback on how to address challenges in the supply chain.
News, State
Arkansas to tap Tahoes to help with left lane enforcement
A new law in Arkansas intended to deter drivers from cruising in the left lane will be bolstered by new low profile enforcement vehicles.
Federal, News, OOIDA, Truck Parking
OOIDA disappointed in Congress’ failure to address truck parking
OOIDA is calling out Congress for not addressing truck parking after the House T&I Committee struck down a $1 billion truck parking amendment.
News
Tropical storms continue to cause concern
The 2021 hurricane season continues to create issues, with Hurricane Nicholas the latest to make landfall. NOAA expects an above-average season.
News
Hurricane Nicholas shuts down interstates in Houston region
Numerous roadways in the Houston area, including portions of Interstates 10 and 45, are closed after Hurricane Nicholas dumped rain off the Gulf Coast.
Federal, News, Truck Parking
Truck parking funding denied by House infrastructure committee
House Democrats in the infrastructure committee have a message during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week: No truck parking funding for you.
News, State
California Legislature approves bill to aid port drivers
A bill approved by the California Legislature is touted to end what is described as exploitation of port drivers at the state’s ports.
Federal, News, Products & Services
Medical Review Board to discuss CPAP concerns
FMCSA’s Medical Review Board will discuss the voluntary recall of certain CPAP machines during a virtual meeting this month.
Fuel prices, News
Diesel lower in the West, Midwest and Gulf Coast, up on the East Coast
The weekly diesel report from the Energy Information Administration shows lower prices in the West and Midwest but higher in New England.
