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
Preview 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. Get a free preview on cost of operations on July 20.
COVID-19, Crime & Courts, News
Owner of trucking company indicted for PPP loan scheme
A trucking company owner allegedly defrauded the government of more than $667,000 in PPP loan funds while facing another, unrelated federal lawsuit.
News, OOIDA, State
Missouri governor vetoes OOIDA-backed towing reform bill
Another OOIDA-backed effort at towing reform and protections for nonconsensual tows in Missouri has been vetoed by Gov. Mike Parson.
Business, Products & Services
Spot rates, demand for trucks soften after July 4
Reefer spot rates are softening and so are flatbed spot rates, but some East Coast van routes have been getting great rates.
News, OOIDA, Truck Shows
100-year milestone celebrated during Walcott Truckers Jamboree
The Walcott Truckers Jamboree and the Iowa 80 Trucking Museum celebrated 100 years of trucking with a birthday party and more.
Federal, News
‘Truck driving must become a good job again’
Truck driving must become a good job again in order to fix the industry’s retention problem, a professor of economics says.
News, State
Missouri fuel tax increase signed into law
A new law in Missouri raises the state’s fuel tax rate for the first time in more than 25 years. The increase, however, is not a done deal.
Fuel prices
Diesel prices make another jump
The latest report from the EIA showed the average cost of diesel is now $3.338. This price has increased each week since the May 3 report.
Federal, News, OOIDA
Insurance increase would cause construction costs to rise, NSSGA says
A measure to increase motor carriers’ minimum insurance by 167% would drastically increase construction costs, the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association says.
News, State, Tolls
Maryland DOT asking for revote on Capital Beltway toll project
After a regional transportation planning board nixed the Capital Beltway from its long-term plan, the Maryland DOT wants a redo on the vote.
