Federal, News
FMCSA grants TIA’s petition on training for brokers
FMCSA has granted a petition from the Transportation Intermediaries Association regarding training requirements for brokers.
Listen Now
Podcast: Economist – pay and safety go hand-in-hand in trucking
A well-paid trucker is a safe trucker. Michael Belzer of Wayne State University concluded that about intrastate and interstate truckers.
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News, OOIDA, Truck Shows
Nelson and Diorio win coveted calendar spot as best of show at SuperRigs
Shell Rotella SuperRigs selected a 2020 Peterbilt 389 owned by Vinnie Diorio and driven by Kiegan Nelson as best of show for 2021.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA continues push for truck parking in infrastructure package
OOIDA is pleased the Senate’s infrastructure package doesn’t include an insurance increase. Now, OOIDA is focused on getting funding for truck parking added.
News
Well over 80% of vehicles passed in International Roadcheck 2021
Most commercial trucks inspected in May during International Roadcheck passed with flying colors. Brakes sidelined the most violators.
News, State
Pennsylvania bill calls for quickened shifting of funds to roads
A Pennsylvania bill would boost funding for roads now earmarked for state police operations. General funds eyed for covering revenue shift.
News, State
Colorado governor issues disaster declaration in Glenwood Canyon
After mudslides in Glenwood Canyon shut down I-70 and caused major infrastructure damage, Gov. Polis has issued a state disaster declaration.
News, State
I-40 bridge between Arkansas and Tennessee fully reopens
After being closed for nearly three months due to a major fracture, the I-40 bridge in Memphis is now fully reopen to traffic.
Fuel prices, News
Diesel up more than 2 cents nationally
The latest report from the EIA on Aug. 2 showed the national average is now $3.367, which is 2.5 cents higher than it was last week.
Crime & Courts, News
Feds drop charges against Canadian trucker with 2,200 pounds of pot in coil springs
Federal charges are dropped in a pot bust involving a Canadian trucker who was arrested with over a ton of marijuana in Detroit last month.
State, Tolls
Cape Fear Memorial Bridge toll proposal rejected
A proposal to toll the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge in North Carolina got shot down after a metro planning organization rejected the idea.
News, State
Left lane rule changes take effect in multiple states
New rules taking effect in multiple states are intended to result in more limited use of the left lane by motorists and truckers.
