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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Opinion
Lawmakers continue to double down on stupid
Two lawmakers – a governor and a U.S. representative – weren’t caught on hot mics. They consciously said some stupid remarks about truckers.
OOIDA
Get the latest on the next ‘Live From Exit 24’
Tune into the next “Live From Exit 24” for an update from OOIDA on the highway bill and call in with your questions or concerns.
News, State
Pennsylvania Senate panel votes to quicken shifting funds to roads
Pennsylvania bill would ensure the state police gets money needed for operations without sacrificing revenue needed for roads.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA’s tour trailer stops in Columbia, S.C.
Few truck stops have a bowling alley, but the Petro in Columbia, S.C., does. Marty Ellis and OOIDA’s tour trailer stop there June 11-13.
Federal, News
Rep. Bost deems insurance increase a ‘punishment’ to truckers
Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., said an increase to motor carriers’ minimum insurance requirements would be a punishment to the nation’s truckers.
Federal, News
Republicans, Democrats divided over House highway bill
Republicans on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee called out a highway bill for its lack of bipartisanship during a markup hearing on Wednesday, June 9.
Crime & Courts, News
Rhode Island trucking company owner must pay $632K in fraud scheme restitution
A Rhode Island trucking company owner facing more than two years in prison must also pay $632,000 in restitution for a fraud scheme.
News, State
Connecticut lawmakers send truck tax to governor
Connecticut lawmakers have approved a truck tax. The action follows a failed attempt to adopt a regional transportation funding plan.
OOIDA
Pugh offers OOIDA perspective at FreightWaves virtual summit
FreightWaves held a Small Fleet and Owner-operator Summit on June 9. OOIDA Executive Vice President Lewie Pugh was part of the virtual event.
Federal, News
Highway bill amendments to be considered at markup hearing
The House T&I Committee will conduct a markup hearing for its five-year, $547 billion highway bill at 10 a.m. Eastern on Wednesday, June 9.
