Federal, News
FMCSA grants TIA’s petition on training for brokers
FMCSA has granted a petition from the Transportation Intermediaries Association regarding training requirements for brokers.
Listen Now
Podcast: Economist – pay and safety go hand-in-hand in trucking
A well-paid trucker is a safe trucker. Michael Belzer of Wayne State University concluded that about intrastate and interstate truckers.
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Truck Shows
Expedite Expo returns in mid-July
Expedite Expo focuses on rush-order freight hauling. It’s set for July 16-17 in the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Ind.
News, State
Massachusetts House approves boost to local road, bridge funds
Pursuit halfway through the Massachusetts statehouse would provide a boost to local governments for road and bridge work
Crime & Courts
Werner must face class action wage lawsuit filed by trainees
Werner Enterprises’ attempt to dismiss a driver trainee wage lawsuit was denied, less than a year after scoring a victory in a similar case.
News, OOIDA
The challenge of AB5
OOIDA’s talk show provides the latest information on AB5 and answers your questions on the June 30 “Live From Exit 24.”
News, OOIDA
The Spirit tours Iowa on way to Walcott Truckers Jamboree
OOIDA’s tour trailer has a couple of stops in Iowa in Council Bluffs and then Brooklyn before arriving at the Walcott Trucker’s Jamboree.
Federal, News, OOIDA
Staged crashes amendment rejected from House highway bill
Several pro-trucker amendments to the highway bill were rejected by the House Rules Committee on Tuesday, June 29.
News, State
Rhode Island Senate backs regional climate pact
A bill halfway through the Rhode Island statehouse would formally adopt a regional climate pact that could raise fuel rates for drivers.
News, State
Flooding continues to shut down I-94 in Detroit and Dearborn
Portions of Interstate 94 in the Detroit area are closed after a historic rain event has caused major flooding throughout the metro.
Federal, News
NHTSA mandates crash reports from automated vehicle companies
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will require crash reports for automated vehicles, the agency announced.
News, State
FHWA civil rights investigation puts major Houston I-45 project on pause
FHWA warned TxDOT to stop all work on the North Houston Highway Improvement Project while it conducts a civil rights investigation regarding the plan.
