Federal, News, Safety & Security
CVSA petitions FMCSA to amend inspection report requirements
CVSA has petitioned the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to remove one of the requirements involving inspection reports.
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Podcast: Time to start your engines for produce season
The unofficial start to produce season has been announced. On this week’s Market Update, we’ll discuss how that will impact certain markets.
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News
Employment and wages continue to grow in trucking industry
The trucking industry continues to see more employment and higher wages, but at least one analyst suggests wages are still not high enough.
Federal, News, OOIDA
Truck parking amendment introduced to infrastructure bill
An amendment to the bipartisan infrastructure package would add more than $1 billion in truck parking funding to the bill.
News, State
Alabama could soon join ranks of states to enact highway protest rules
On the heels of four states approving rules to address protests that disrupt and block traffic, multiple Alabama bills would do the same.
Federal, News
Biden calls for 50% zero-emissions vehicle sales by 2030
Consistent with his climate initiatives, President Joe Biden signed an executive order that sets a target of 50% zero-emissions vehicle sales by 2030.
Business, Products & Services
Demand for trucks continues to soar on the West Coast
Spot rates in July have been buoyed by the number of loads increasing while truck capacity has tightened, according to DAT MembersEdge.
News, OOIDA
‘Live From Exit 24’ moves to prime time
“Live From Exit 24” returns on August 11 at a new time, 7 p.m. Central. Tune in on OOIDA social channels, iHeartRadio or Apple Podcasts.
Crime & Courts
Former Roadrunner Transportation exec guilty in $245M scheme
The former CFO of Roadrunner Transportation was found guilty on counts related to a $245 million fraud scheme, but two other execs were acquitted.
Federal, News
Infrastructure bill could see vote this weekend
Hundreds of proposed amendments have created another hurdle for the Senate’s bipartisan infrastructure package, but a vote could come as early as this weekend.
News, State
Missouri fuel tax increase cleared to take effect this fall
Missouri is poised to raise the state’s fuel tax rate for the first time in more than 25 years after a referendum effort is benched.
News, State
I-45 most dangerous road; Philly has best road infrastructure
Philadelphia has been recognized as having the best road infrastructure. Meanwhile in Texas, I-45 is named the most dangerous road in the U.S.
