Federal, News
FMCSA plans registration modernization meeting for May 29
In an attempt to deter fraud and improve an outdated system, FMCSA is working toward modernizing the registration process.
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Podcast: Will the free market solve truck parking?
Tyson Fisher brings us an update on the truck parking crisis, including plans for tens of thousands of paid truck parking spaces nationwide.
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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.
News
Truck cross-border freight dipped in July, still way up from a year ago
Historically, cross-border freight slows down in July, and this year was no different. However, total freight value still hovers near all-time highs.
Fuel prices, News
Diesel prices mostly up again this week
The diesel report from the Energy Information Administration released on Sept. 27 showed the national average increased by 2.1 cents.
News, State
New Jersey fuel tax rates head down starting Oct. 1
One year after a nearly dime increase in New Jersey gas and diesel tax rates, the first of the month marks a nearly equal dip in rates.
Crime & Courts, News, State
Only one defendant left in widespread CDL fraud scheme
Three more defendants in a large CDL fraud scheme involving DMV employees recently pleaded guilty, with just one of 16 defendants left.
Coronavirus, Federal, News
White House issues guidance on vaccine mandate for federal contractors
The White House issued guidance last week that would require most federal contractors and subcontractors to be vaccinated from COVID-19 by Dec. 8.
Features, News, Truck Shows
Smiles all around at GBATS 2021
The Guilty By Association Truck Show returned with its first in-person event since 2018. Nearly 800 trucks took part in the event.