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In an attempt to deter fraud and improve an outdated system, FMCSA is working toward modernizing the registration process.
Listen Now
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, State
Hurricane Ida strongest storm to hit Louisiana, flooding roadways
Roads throughout Louisiana and Mississippi are closed after Hurricane Ida, among the strongest storms to make landfall, flooded the area and left debris.
News, State
Michigan bill would permit speed cameras in work zones
The use of speed enforcement devices is the topic of legislation ongoing in the Michigan and Pennsylvania state capitals
News, OOIDA
Truckers for Troops returns in November
For its 15th year, OOIDA’s Truckers for Troops campaign returns. Get a discount on membership and help raise funds for veterans programs.
OOIDA
OOIDA tour trailer rolls to Albert Lea, Minn.
The OOIDA tour trailer next stops in Albert Lea, Minn. Drivers have been asking about the Werner trainer exemption and lease-purchase deals.
News
Los Angeles named best city in the world for electric vehicles
Los Angeles topped a list of cities around the world where electric vehicles get the biggest bang for their buck, according to CarInsurance.ae.
Crime & Courts, News
Two mega carriers settle in no-poach lawsuit involving nine carriers
Covenant and Western Express have reached a settlement in a lawsuit accusing them and seven other large carriers of a no-poach conspiracy.
News, State
Speed limit change nears approval in California
One California bill nearing passage calls for doing away with the 85th percentile speed rule to permit speed changes on local roads.
News, OOIDA
Prep for OOIDA’s Truck to Success course with these previews
OOIDA’s Truck to Success course on becoming an owner-operator is set for Oct. 26-28. Check out these previews.
Federal, News
Company asks FMCSA to extend, expand HOS exemption
A company that produces steel is asking the FMCSA to extend and expand its hours-of-service exemption.
News, State
Texas highway protest law in effect Sept. 1
A new Texas law to take effect Sept. 1 addresses concern about protests that disrupt and block traffic on busy roadways.
