Federal, News
Senators urge NHTSA to regulate autonomous vehicles
Referencing numerous high-profile crashes, a group of senators want to see more oversight of autonomous vehicles at the federal level.
Listen Now
Podcast: Baltimore bridge collapse update – parking issues
As Baltimore recovers from the recent bridge collapse, a number of issues need to be resolved – and one of the big ones is truck parking.
The Latest
Fuel prices, News
Another drop for diesel, according to reports
The Energy Information Administration report released on April 12 shows falling diesel prices for the third consecutive week.
Federal, News
Transportation issues front and center this week in D.C.
Transportation will be a big topic of conversation this week in Washington, D.C., with multiple committee hearings slated.
News, Safety & Security
FMCSA warns motor carriers to be wary of potential scams
Be wary of fraudulent, misleading or aggressive marketing attempts, FMCSA warns motor carriers, and also offers tips for victims.
Truck Parking
National League of Cities suggests giving unused parking spots to truckers
A lot of cities have underutilized parking spaces, and the National League of Cities is telling them to consider letting truckers use them.
Crime & Courts
Trucking companies owe EPA $42M for hazmat cleanup
Xtra Intermodal and X-L-Co. are liable for environmental damages at an old zinc plant site outside of St. Louis that dates back to 1911.
Opinion
It’s time to quit blaming navigation apps for bad driving
Sen. Blumenthal is urging Big Tech to include truck restrictions in their navigation apps, but are they the ones to blame for noncompliance?
OOIDA
Jon Osburn’s last stop as The Spirit’s skipper is in Concordia, Mo.
Just a few miles from OOIDA headquarters, Jon Osburn makes his last stop at skipper of OOIDA’s tour trailer in Concordia, Mo. Stop by to wish him well.
Federal, News
Worker classification comments accepted through April 12
A few days remain for the public to comment on the Department of Labor’s decision to withdraw a final rule regarding worker classification.
Federal, News
TSA eyes updates to hazmat endorsement process
The TSA is looking to update the rules on how commercial driver’s license holders can renew or obtain their hazmat endorsements.
News
TA & Petro to announce Citizen Driver winners on SiriusXM
TravelCenters of America will announce the 2021 Citizen Driver winners on “The Dave Nemo Show on SiriusXM 146, April 19 at 9 a.m.
