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
FMCSA explains changes to emergency declaration
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has provided some clarification to the changes in its latest COVID-19 pandemic emergency declaration.
Coronavirus, News
Employment in trucking nearing pre-pandemic levels
Nearly a year and a half since the pandemic shut down economies across the world, employment in trucking is finally close to life before COVID.
News, OOIDA
‘Live From Exit 24’ returns with CVSA discussion
“Live From Exit 24” is back Sept. 8 with a CVSA recap. Join host Mike Matousek, OOIDA Executive V.P. Lewie Pugh and guests at 7 p.m. Central.
Business, Products & Services
PFJ seeks Road Warrior nominations through September
Pilot Flying J is seeking nominations for its 2021 Road Warrior contest. The grand-prize winner gets $10,000.
News, State
Michigan Senate approves federal transportation funding for bridges
One Michigan Senate bill would use federal funds to help the state address local transportation funding issues that include bridge work.
News
Trucking facts roundup
Trucking is a data-driven business, with scores of reports conducted each year. John Bendel sifts through some to find these trucking facts.
Truck Shows
OOIDA tour trailer heads to truck drag race event
Truck drags will be new for Marty Ellis, skipper of the OOIDA tour trailer, at the Over the Top Diesel Showdown in Onaway, Mich.
News
Fastport announces 10 finalists for Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence award
A top 10 for the Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence award was released on Sept. 1. This is the sixth year of the program.
Business, Products & Services
Load posts increase 10.6% last week, spot rates edge higher
Spot rates rose last week as load posts increased, according to DAT MembersEdge. Demand for trucks is high, and Hurricane Ida’s a wild card.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA named to American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association will be inducted into the first class of the American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame.