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
FedEx CEO uses climate hearing to promote twin 33s
Twin 33s are a way to combat climate change, the CEO of FedEx told lawmakers. OOIDA opposes longer combination trailers.
Federal, News
GAO report: DOT needs to ‘do more’ to publicize drug and alcohol testing data
A new report says the U.S. Department of Transportation needs to do more to verify and publicize its drug and alcohol testing data.
News, OOIDA, State
Bills in three states cover vehicle snow and ice removal
Multiple states are considering legislation that is intended to enhance rules on removal of snow and ice from atop vehicles.
Crime & Courts, Federal, News
Driver declared imminent hazard after crashing into house, killing an occupant
A big truck hitting a Mesa, Ariz., home and killing someone, and fraudulent medical examiner reports, leads to an imminent hazard ruling.
OOIDA
OOIDA’s tour trailer parks in West Memphis, Ark.
OOIDA’s tour trailer returns to West Memphis, Ark., just a few miles from the blues and barbecue in Memphis, Tenn. Stop by, if you can.
News, OOIDA
Trucking permits explained with newest OOOIDA Foundation video
The OOIDA Foundation recently released the latest video in its series titled “Getting Your Own Authority” detailing trucking permits.
Federal, News
PPP loan extension bill passes House, moves to Senate
Small businesses may receive a couple more months to apply for a Paycheck Protection Program loan as a bill makes its way to the Senate.
News, State
Idaho bill would aid road work with sales tax shift
A bill in the Idaho House would provide a boost for transportation work around the state with tax money already available.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA’s ‘Live From Exit 24’ to cover PRO Act
Host Mike Matousek, OOIDA Executive Vice President Lewie Pugh and Greg Reed from Cullen Law Firm address PRO Act on next “Live From Exit 24.”
Crime & Courts, Federal, News
FMCSA issues imminent hazard orders to tow company, driver
FMCSA has declared a Birmingham, Ala.-based towing company and one of its drivers as imminent hazards following numerous violations in recent months.
