Crime & Courts, Federal, News
Feds warn carriers about cargo theft scheme
Cargo theft in the U.S. continues to climb. The FBI is warning carriers about a sophisticated scheme that has cost the industry millions.
Listen Now
Podcast: Effort in Illinois would cap ‘nuclear verdicts’
An effort in Illinois would put a cap on pain-and-suffering damages in trucking court cases in an attempt to combat “nuclear verdicts.”
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News, State, Tolls
Oregon governor signs into law large transportation bill
Oregon governor signs into law transportation bill that covers major projects, truck driver training, tire chains, speed limits, and tolls.
Coronavirus, News
Canada to ease border restrictions for vaccinated travelers
Canada has announced a two-phase plan beginning Aug. 9 for easing border restrictions for travelers who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
Fuel prices, News
Diesel prices highest in the West
The latest report from the EIA, released on July 19, indicated the national average is up again this week, to $3.344 per gallon.
Coronavirus
Travel dropped nearly in half during the pandemic
A recent report by AAA quantifies something everybody knows intuitively: Travel in the United States was severely affected by the pandemic.
Fuel prices, News
Fuel supply closer to meeting demand as economies recover from COVID-19
Fuel prices are forecasted to drop later this year should production return to what it was before COVID-19, according to the EIA.
News, State
New Massachusetts law boosts local transportation funds
A bill signed into law in Massachusetts will provide a boost to local governments for road and bridge work, transit, and electric vehicles.
Federal, News
MCSAC Day 1: A possible solution to driver retention problem
An economist says trucking’s problems with driver retention and safety are economic not technical, and other highlights from Day 1 at MCSAC.
News
Infrastructure in Maine ranked the worst; best in Illinois
CNBC recently ranked states by how good for business they are, including ranking their infrastructure. Find out where your state sits on the list.
News, Safety & Security
Brake violations put 1,200 trucks out of service in surprise inspection blitz
More than 1,200 commercial vehicles were put out of service because of brake violations during a CVSA inspection blitz in late May.
State, Tolls
Maryland planning board to reconsider Capital Beltway toll project
A regional Transportation Planning Board will vote again to support the Capital Beltway toll project amid pressure from the state DOT.
