Federal, News
FMCSA sharpening focus on broker fraud
While a broker transparency rule pends, FMCSA has taken other measures to address broker fraud, including a new Registration Fraud Team.
Listen Now
Podcast: Federal underride effort pushes forward
An NHTSA advisory committee has held another meeting, and it appears some on the panel are committed to creating an underride requirement.
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News, OOIDA
Watch a preview of OOIDA’s Truck to Success course on becoming an owner-op
OOIDA’s Truck to Success course on becoming an owner-operator is set for Oct. 26-28. Watch a free preview on cost of operations.
Truck Parking
Minneapolis City Council approves truck parking ban ordinance
After much debate, amendments and public comments from residents and stakeholders, Minneapolis is moving forward with its truck parking ban.
News, Products & Services
Oregon trucker seeks class-action status for lawsuit over Philips CPAP recall
An Oregon trucker is filing a class-action lawsuit against Royal Philips due to a recall of the company’s CPAP and BiPAP devices.
News
Puerto Rico truckers end strike; rates to increase by 35%
After a two-day strike, Puerto Rico truckers have agreed to return to work after the central government agreed to increase rates by 35%.
News, OOIDA
Insurance questions answered on the next ‘Live From Exit 24’
“Live From Exit 24” returns July 28. Host Mike Matousek welcomes Travis Ginest, OOIDA Senior Claims Counsel for the hourlong conversation.
Crime & Courts
FedEx Freight settles racial discrimination lawsuit
After more than three years in litigation, FedEx Freight has reached a settlement with a former driver who alleged racial discrimination.
News, Truck Shows
New and improved Shell Rotella SuperRigs on tap
The 39th annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs is scheduled for July 29-31 in Hampshire, Ill. This year’s event will offer some exciting changes.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA: Improving highway safety shouldn’t fall to trucks alone
Improving highway safety should be a shared responsibility of every vehicle on the road, not just trucks, OOIDA President Todd Spencer said.
State, Tolls
Regional board reverses vote, reviving Capital Beltway toll project
One month after voting to put the Capital Beltway toll on hold, a regional planning board reversed that decision, breathing new life into plan.
Federal, News
States must go all-electronic on CDL info exchange by August 2024
FMCSA is issuing a new final rule that gives states a deadline to implement a system aimed to close gaps in CDL disqualification reporting
