News
FMCSA launches 2024’s Operation Protect Your Move
FMCSA is continuing efforts to protect the public from scams involving household goods. A 2023 initiative found more than 1,000 violations.
Listen Now
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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News, State
California’s Clean Truck Fund to take a third of truckers’ income
A member of the Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners suggested that the Clean Truck Fund is “devastating” truckers and their families.
Federal, News, State
Zero-emission trucks addressed at SC Ports and U.S. House
South Carolina Ports received $1.3 million for zero-emission trucks, while a House bill seeks to allocate $500 million for a voucher program.
News, OOIDA
Truck to Success preview on the next ‘Live From Exit 24’
“Live From Exit 24” returns on Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. Central with a detailed look at OOIDA’s Truck to Success course, scheduled for October.
Opinion
Increases to driver pay drive inflation, ATA says
The same ATA perpetuating the driver shortage fraud also opposes the only sure way to get more drivers behind the wheel – better driver pay.
News, Safety & Security
Brake Safety Week starts Sunday, Aug. 22
CVSA’s 2021 Brake Safety Week begins Sunday, Aug. 22 – Saturday, Aug. 28, across North America. More than 3.4 million brakes inspected since 1998.
News, State
New Jersey bills focus on commercial, personal vehicle licenses
Legislation in New Jersey focuses on vehicle license registrations, renewals, and forfeitures for truck drivers and motorists.
Products & Services
S&S Truck Parts recalls ‘insufficiently visible’ triangle kits
S&S Truck Parts has issued a recall for an unspecified number of Ningbo Fuding Industrial triangle kits that do not pass federal safety standards.
News, State, Tolls
Mileage tax proposal in Pennsylvania good for truckers?
Pennsylvania proposes replacing the fuel tax with a mileage tax, which could save truckers thousands of dollars. But there is plenty to be concerned about.
OOIDA, Truck Shows
OOIDA tour trailer joins the fun at Big Rig Truck Show
Marty Ellis is looking forward to showing off the OOIDA tour trailer at Big Rig Truck Show in Chippewa Falls, Wis.
Features, News, Products & Services
Pilot Flying J thanks truckers with new NASCAR paint scheme
Pilot Flying J has unveiled a new paint scheme on its No. 1 Pilot Flying J Chevrolet, dedicated to truck drivers across America.