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, State
Louisiana governor signs into law road revenue plan
The Louisiana governor has signed into law a bill to raise road revenue via an existing funding source that now goes for nonroad use.
News
Smokey’s eyes are on you this week – it’s Operation Safe Driver Week
Operation Safe Driver Week, set for July 11-17, will emphasize speeding. Officers will cite or issue warnings for risky driving behaviors.
OOIDA, Truck Shows
Fresh from Walcott, OOIDA’s tour trailer stops in York, Neb.
Marty Ellis and OOIDA’s tour trailer head to York, Neb., just off I-80 after a busy weekend at the Walcott Truckers Jamboree.
Federal, News
‘Right to Repair’ part of executive order to spur competition
A new White House executive order aims to promote competition throughout the U.S. economy, including a Right to Repair provision.
Federal, News
Infrastructure package vs. highway bill: What’s the difference?
The terms “infrastructure package” and “highway bill” have been thrown around a lot over the past few months.
Federal, News, OOIDA
Driver retention problem draws focus at trucking roundtable
The issue of driver retention took center stage in front of leaders from the U.S. Department of Transportation and the U.S. Department of Labor.
News, State
North Dakota Highway patrol reminds truckers of high temperature restrictions
Hauling overweight in North Dakota? Check the forecast to make sure you don’t violate the state’s high temperature restrictions.
News, OOIDA
The driver shortage truth on the next ‘Live From Exit 24’
“Live From Exit 24” will examine the facts surrounding driver shortage, including working conditions and low wages, on the July 14 show.
News, State
Massachusetts bill to boost local transportation funds moves forward
A bill nearing completion at the Massachusetts statehouse would provide a boost to local governments for transportation projects.
News, State
Truck route violations may double in Gardner, Kan.
The city of Gardner, Kan., is considering doubling truck route fines. However, city officials are keeping independent truckers in mind.
