Federal, News
Trucking industry seeks answers amid marijuana rescheduling proposal
The federal government wants to reschedule marijuana, creating confusion among federally regulated entities, including the trucking industry.
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Podcast: Ryder says transitioning to electric will cost some big bucks
How much will it cost the industry to convert to electric? One company has taken a look at the issue and thinks it has an answer.
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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.
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Canada to add automatic transmission restrictions to Class A CDLs
Starting in July, Canadians getting new a Class A CDL will get restricted licenses if they don’t road test with a manual transmission.
News, State
Study suggests heavy-duty trucks not primary source of vehicle pollution deaths
A recent study looking into vehicle pollution deaths in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions found that trucks are not the main problem.
Features, Truck Shows
ATHS welcomes back guests for annual show
ATHS hosted its annual convention and truck show during the first weekend of June at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds in Harrisonburg, Va.
