Crime & Courts, Federal, News
Feds warn carriers about cargo theft scheme
Cargo theft in the U.S. continues to climb. The FBI is warning carriers about a sophisticated scheme that has cost the industry millions.
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Podcast: Effort in Illinois would cap ‘nuclear verdicts’
An effort in Illinois would put a cap on pain-and-suffering damages in trucking court cases in an attempt to combat “nuclear verdicts.”
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Federal, News, OOIDA
Highway bill should exclude ‘harmful’ policies for truckers, OOIDA says
OOIDA sent a letter to the leaders of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to outline trucking priorities in the next highway bill.
Crime & Courts, News
Biometric info center of truckers’ lawsuit against Union Pacific
Truckers have filed a lawsuit against Union Pacific claiming it illegally obtained biometric information when drivers accessed facilities.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA’s tour trailer sets up in Bloomington, Ill.
OOIDA’s tour trailer next stops in Bloomington, Ill., at the TA dedicated to Citizen Driver Gary Buchs. From there, The Spirit heads east.
Federal, News
Biden administration moves on stricter emissions standards
The Biden administration made several moves on Thursday, April 22, to address climate change, including significant emissions targets.
Federal, News
Republican infrastructure plan marks start of negotiations
The Republican infrastructure plan, with a price tag of $568 billion, offers a counterpoint to President Biden’s $2.25 trillion proposal.
News, Safety & Security
International Roadcheck is scheduled for first week in May
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s 2021 International Roadcheck for commercial motor vehicles is scheduled for the first week of May.
Business, Equipment
Peterbilt 579 updated: Midrange trucks get wider cab
The restyled Model 579 tractor looms big and bold, with digital dash and smoother aero stylings, contributing editor Tom Berg reports.
News, State
Pennsylvania nears snow and ice removal revision
One bill halfway through the Pennsylvania statehouse is intended to enhance rules on removal of snow and ice from atop vehicles.
Coronavirus, News, State
North Dakota, Manitoba team up to give COVID-19 vaccines to cross-border truckers
A partnership between North Dakota and Manitoba will get COVID-19 vaccines to truckers hauling goods on both sides of the border.
Crime & Courts, News
Trucking company reaches $300,000 settlement with EPA over Clean Air Act
The EPA has reached a settlement with a trucking company for allegedly violating chemical accident prevention provisions of the Clean Air Act.
