Federal, News
Trucking industry seeks answers amid marijuana rescheduling proposal
The federal government wants to reschedule marijuana, creating confusion among federally regulated entities, including the trucking industry.
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Podcast: Ryder says transitioning to electric will cost some big bucks
How much will it cost the industry to convert to electric? One company has taken a look at the issue and thinks it has an answer.
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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.
OOIDA
OOIDA tour trailer stops in Vermillion, S.D.
Marty Ellis and the OOIDA tour trailer next stop at the S.D. TA Express dedicated to Jerry Seaman, OOIDA life member and 2020 Citizen Driver.
Federal, News, OOIDA
No truck parking funding in T&I bill; OOIDA pushes for amendment
OOIDA is pushing to get a truck parking funding amendment added to the House T&I budget reconciliation bill.
News, State
Texas approves funding for controversial I-45 project in Houston
The North Houston Highway Improvement Project received state funding approval, but opponents still have a shot at defunding the project.
News, State
California nears extension of vehicle miles traveled pilot program
A bill approved by the California Legislature would extend a road user charge pilot program based on vehicle miles traveled.
Coronavirus, Federal, News
Vaccine mandate for truckers? It’s still not clear
President Joe Biden on Thursday, Sept. 9, announced sweeping COVID-19 vaccination mandates. However, it’s unclear how truck drivers will be affected.
Fuel prices, News
EIA updates crude oil forecast after Hurricane Ida
EIA expects crude oil prices to remain steady despite lost production and damage from Hurricane Ida, according to short-term energy outlook.
