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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Tolls
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission approves annual toll hike
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission has increased the toll rates on the turnpike, costing motorists more money to travel.
OOIDA, Truck Shows
OOIDA’s tour trailer heads to Walcott Truckers Jamboree
Marty Ellis and OOIDA’s tour trailer will be at the Walcott Trucker’s Jamboree, and so will other OOIDA representatives. Why not check it out?
Fuel prices, News
Diesel price increase continues across the nation
Another week, another diesel price increase, according the latest report from the EIA. Prices at the pump are topping $3.30 nationally.
News, State
Six states pursue rule changes for license plate readers
Legislators in statehouses from Florida to Massachusetts are considering, or have approved, changes to rules that cover license plate readers.
Truck Parking
Minneapolis council punts truck parking ban back to committee
Less than two weeks after a Minneapolis city committee passed a truck parking ban, the council sent it back to address where truckers can go.
OOIDA Member
Well worth the wait
Ron Baird, an OOIDA life member, was selected by the National Tank Truck Carriers as the Driver of the Year for 2020-21.
OOIDA
Show us the sights in Land Line Media’s photo contest
Keep an eye peeled for sights you see on the road to share in Land Line Media’s photo contest. We’ll publish the best in Land Line Magazine.
Truck Parking
The Parking Zone – June 2021
June was a very busy month for proposed truck parking across the nation. Look for the August/September issue for items missed in this roundup.
News, Safety & Security
CargoNet warns of heightened cargo theft risk on Fourth of July
The trucking industry should brace for significantly elevated risk of cargo theft during the Fourth of July holiday weekend, CargoNet warns
News, State
Pennsylvania Senate backs local speed radar use
The pursuit in Pennsylvania of new authority for local law enforcement departments to use speed radar is halfway through the statehouse.
