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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Federal, News
Roads and bridges need significant investment, coalition says
A coalition of dozens of organizations, including OOIDA, asked Congress to invest in the nation’s roads and bridges.
Equipment
Daimler Trucks recalling nearly 18,000 trucks for steering issue
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain Freightliner and Western Star trucks after discovering an issue that may cause loss of steering.
OOIDA
OOIDA’s tour trailer heads to the St. Louis area
OOIDA’s tour trailer next stops in Foristell, Mo., in the St. Louis area. Marty Ellis, skipper of The Spirit, stays there through Saturday.
Federal, Truck Parking
OOIDA urges Buttigieg to include truck parking in infrastructure bill
In a letter to U.S. DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg, OOIDA President Todd Spencer is asking to include truck parking in the American Jobs Plan.
News, OOIDA Member
Finalists for Women in Trucking Driver of the Year award announced
The Women in Trucking Association has announced three finalists for the 2021 Driver of the Year award, which recognizes outstanding female professional drivers.
Federal, News
FMCSA proposes extending parts of medical examiner final rule to 2025
A supplemental notice to a 2015 medical examiner final rule would punt the deadline for compliance with some parts of the rule to 2025
Coronavirus, Federal, News
FEMA providing mobile vaccinations, COVID-19 funeral assistance
FEMA is sending mobile COVID-19 vaccination units to “hard-to-reach” and “high-risk” populations.
News, State
Bills in seven states cover ticket quotas
State legislators in seven statehouses are taking action intended to eliminate policing for profit via law enforcement ticket quotas.
Crime & Courts
FedEx being sued for reporting hemp shipment to law enforcement
Green Angel CBD has filed a lawsuit against FedEx and the City of New York for confiscating a legal shipment of hemp.
Fuel prices
Reports show diesel prices continue to fall
The Energy Information Administration report released on April 19 marked the fourth consecutive week of a drop in the average diesel price.
