Federal, News
Truck Leasing Task Force plans meetings in June, July
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Truck Leasing Task Force will resume with meetings scheduled in June and July.
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Podcast: In our feelings – freight market sentiment
Lower freight volumes and lower spot rates have been the norm for several months now – but are better times right around the corner? Owner-operators seem to think so.
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News, OOIDA
‘Live From Exit 24’ welcomes OOIDA Business Services to next show
“Live From Exit 24” is back Wednesday night at 7 p.m. Central. Join host Mike Matousek and OOIDA manager business services Dale Watkins.
Crime & Courts, News
Feds issue more indictments in ‘Operation Sideswipe’
At least 40 people have been charged in connection with Operation Sideswipe, a scheme to deliberately crash cars into commercial vehicles.
Crime & Courts, News
Trucking company owner gets 17 years in prison for PPP loan and Ponzi scheme
The owner of a trucking company will spend nearly two decades in prison for PPP loan fraud and a Ponzi scheme discovered during the investigation.
Business, Products & Services
Can cameras replace rearview mirrors? Yes, we found
Can cameras and video screens replace the tried-and-true rearview mirror? Land Line’s Tom Berg test drives Stoneridge’s MirrorEye system.
News, OOIDA
Don’t miss the next ‘Live From Exit 24’
“Live From Exit 24” is back Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. Central. Join host Mike Matousek, OOIDA Executive V.P. Lewie Pugh and guests.
Federal, News, OOIDA, Truck Shows
Town Hall with FMCSA planned for Sept. 24 at GBATS
Need some clarity on one of the many trucking regulations? Get your questions answered by FMCSA during a Town Hall at the Guilty By Association Truck Show in Joplin, Mo.
Features, News
Congratulations to the 2021 Road Safety Student Art Contest winners
Much of the winning artwork in the FMCSA’s Road Safety Student Art Contest featured warnings about being in the blind spots of big trucks.
News, State
Colorado elections in Denver, El Paso County to include transportation questions
Colorado elections in two locales will include questions to determine whether transportation work receives funding.
Crime & Courts, News
CBD companies must face trucker’s fraud lawsuit
A federal court is allowing a trucker to proceed with a lawsuit accusing CBD oil companies of costing him job after testing positive for THC.
Features
N.Y. technician wins second TMC SuperTech grand championship
Christopher Tate, a truck and reefer technician from New York state, grabbed the top prize in the 2021 TMC SuperTech competition this week.