Federal, News
Rep. Collins: Minimum insurance increase would ‘destroy’ trucking
A bill that would increase carriers’ minimum insurance to $5 million would “destroy the trucking industry,” a member of Congress said.
Listen Now
Podcast: Is renewable diesel an alternative to electric?
A new American Transportation Research Institute report includes promising data on renewable diesel. Jeff Short explains the details.
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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.
News, State
California Legislature backs speed rule revision
One California bill headed to the governor would do away with the 85th percentile speed rule to permit speed changes on local roads
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA makes another push for truck parking funding
OOIDA is making a push to get truck parking funding added to a House Transportation & Infrastructure budget reconciliation bill.
Federal, OOIDA, State
OOIDA, other groups urge Supreme Court to hear AB5 case
OOIDA asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear the California Trucking Association’s case against the state’s worker classification law, AB5.
Federal, News
UPDATED: Nomination hearing for FMCSA’s Joshi set for Sept. 22
UPDATE: A hearing on Meera Joshi’s nomination to be the administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is moved to Sept. 22.
News, OOIDA, Products & Services
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week gets started
As part of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, several companies are offering discounts and contests to thank truck drivers.
Crime & Courts, News
Trucking company owner pleads guilty in PPP loan fraud, tanker explosion cases
A California trucking company owner entered a plea agreement in two unrelated cases: a PPP loan fraud case and a fatal tanker explosion case.
Crime & Courts, News
Tri-Modal must face California sexual harassment lawsuit
After the California Supreme Court reversed a lower court’s decision, a former Tri-Modal employee alleging sexual harassment will have her day in court.
