Federal, News
Effort to provide restroom access to truckers continues
For anyone outside of the trucking industry, the idea of being denied restroom access while working probably seems unimaginable.
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Podcast: How to avoid the growing cargo theft problem
Cargo theft is rampant, and it’s especially bad in some specific locations. We’ll talk with an expert about what you can do to cope.
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News, Safety & Security
International Roadcheck inspection push begins Tuesday
The CVSA’s International Roadcheck inspection and enforcement blitz for commercial motor vehicles starts Tuesday. It runs May 4-6.
News
Pensacola Bay Bridge now set to reopen the end of May
The Florida Department of Transportation has announced that the Pensacola Bay Bridge is scheduled to reopen during the week of May 31.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA’s tour trailer stops in Lodi, Ohio
All roads point northeast for OOIDA’s tour trailer. The Spirit of the American Trucker stops next in Lodi, Ohio, before heading to New York.
Federal, News
Medical Review Board to discuss vision standards proposal
FMCSA’s Medical Review Board plans to evaluate comments regarding the agency’s vision standards proposal during meetings this month.
News, Truck Parking
The Parking Zone – April 2021
An explosion of truck parking news hit in April, and the great news is most of it is positive, making 2021 a good year so far.
Equipment, News
Navistar recalling thousands of International trucks for engine issue
Thousands of International LT and RH trucks are being recalled by Navistar over an issue that may cause the engine to stall.
News, Safety & Security
International Roadcheck inspection blitz begins Tuesday
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s International Roadcheck inspection and enforcement blitz for commercial trucks is set for May 4-6.
News, State
Pennsylvania ‘Move Over’ law now in effect
Motorists in Pennsylvania who fail to move over from an emergency response areas must now slow down significantly or risk a hefty fine.
News, State
Fuel tax rate increase advances in Missouri
A Missouri House panel has taken another step in the state legislature’s pursuit of a rate increase for gas and diesel purchases.
Crime & Courts, News
Ohio appeals court upholds $1M verdict in Navistar MaxxForce lawsuit
Navistar must pay Dutch Maid Logistics more than $1 million for not disclosing information about issues with faulty MaxxForce engines.
