Federal, News
UCR fees to increase in 2025
FMCSA announced the UCR fees in a final rule that is scheduled to be published in the Federal Register on Monday, June 17.
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Podcast: The transition to electric trucks will cost how much?!
How much will it cost the industry to convert to electric? Ryder has taken a look and thinks it has an answer.
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FMCSA issues HOS exemption in response to Colonial Pipeline cyberattack
The FMCSA has issued a temporary regional hours-of-service exemption following a cyberattack on Colonial Pipeline.
News
Trucking employment down in April, but up for the year
The trucking subsector posted moderate job losses in April. However, the trucking employment situation for the year is up so far.
News, State
States approve rule changes for left lane use
State lawmakers in Oklahoma and South Carolina have approved rule changes they hope will result in limiting the use of highways’ left lanes.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA’s tour trailer heads to Pembroke, N.Y.
Next stop for OOIDA’s tour trailer is just off the New York State Thruway in Pembroke, N.Y. Stop by and check in with skipper Marty Ellis.
Crime & Courts, News
Utah trucking company employee pleads guilty to PPP loan fraud
An employee for a Utah trucking company has pleaded guilty to her role in a $210,000 PPP loan fraud scheme, according to federal prosecutors.
Coronavirus, Driver Fitness, News
Iowa 80 Truckstop offers COVID-19 vaccine clinics; Missouri clinic too
Truckers wanting a COVID-19 vaccine have chances to get one through May 16 at the Iowa 80 Truckstop and on May 20 at the Oak Grove 70 Petro.
Federal, News
DOT fines increase based off 2015 inflation adjustment law
Based on a 2015 inflation adjustment law for federal agencies, the Department of Transportation has increased its fine amounts.
News, State, Tolls
Pennsylvania House approves Delaware River toll commission reforms
The Pennsylvania House has approved a bill to clear up inconsistencies in laws governing the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission.
Crime & Courts, News
Trucker trainee keeps $150K verdict in sexual harassment case
A federal appeals court upheld a verdict against West TN Expediting in a lawsuit involving sexual harassment and wrongful firing of a female trainee.
News, Safety & Security, State
Oklahoma law penalizes highway protests
Oklahoma is the latest state to adopt a rule that is intended to address concern about highway protests that disrupt and block traffic.
