Crime & Courts, Federal, News
Feds warn carriers about cargo theft scheme
Cargo theft in the U.S. continues to climb. The FBI is warning carriers about a sophisticated scheme that has cost the industry millions.
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Podcast: Effort in Illinois would cap ‘nuclear verdicts’
An effort in Illinois would put a cap on pain-and-suffering damages in trucking court cases in an attempt to combat “nuclear verdicts.”
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News
Cross-border freight in June sets all-time high by value
The value of cross-border freight set a new record in June, with truck freight moving in and out of the borders getting a boost.
OOIDA
OOIDA tour trailer returns to Clearwater, Minn.
Clearwater, Minn., is the next stop for Marty Ellis and the OOIDA tour trailer. The Nelson Bros. Restaurant and Bakery might tempt him.
News, State
New Texas law effective Sept. 1 revises truck injury liability rules
As of Sept. 1, a new law will revise Texas statute that covers injury liability concerns for truck operations of all sizes.
Fuel prices, News
Connecticut fuel emergency result of Tropical Storm Henri
Connecticut declared an emergency notice on Aug. 20, suspending hours of service for motor carries of fuel, due to Tropical Storm Henri.
News, Safety & Security
Faulty fuel tank bracket cause of Wabash National trailer recall
NHTSA’s Wabash National trailer recall affects certain van trailers from model years 2018 to 2022. Detached fuel tank brackets are the issue.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA to Department of Commerce: It’s a driver turnover problem
OOIDA told the U.S. Department of Commerce that steps must be taken to make the truck driving profession a desirable career.
Fuel prices, News
Diesel prices down for third straight week
The Energy Information Administration’s weekly report released on Aug. 23 showed the national average fell by more than 3 cents this week.
Federal, News, OOIDA
Medical Review Board proposes increasing vision standards for monocular CMV drivers
FMCSA’s Medical Review Board recommends increasing the vision standards for monocular drivers from 70- to 120-degrees, per a new report.
News, State
The ‘need to knows’ of voter registration
Voter registration is the first step to ensure your voice is heard on important issues and races at all levels of government.
News, State, Tolls
SR 400 express lanes project in Georgia in limbo indefinitely
Georgia’s SR 400 express lanes toll project is being delayed a second time after GDOT deemed the private contractor’s price too high.
