News
FMCSA encourages safe driving around large trucks, buses
FMCSA is working to spread the message of how the general public can safely share the roads with large trucks and buses.
Listen Now
Podcast: Why are shippers making truckers download apps?
Has a shipper asked you to download an app onto your smartphone? This may be to track loads – but it may also be doing a lot more.
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OOIDA
OOIDA’s tour trailer stops in Terrell, Texas
OOIDA’s tour trailer ends its Texas tour in Terrell, where there’s a surprising (and free) museum dedicated to training British WWII pilots
Tolls
Maryland discusses potential rates for new I-270 HOT lanes
Preliminary toll rates for I-270 in Maryland were discussed, with truckers paying up to 7.5 times the rate of passenger vehicles.
News, State
Legislation in 12 states cover rules on ticket cameras
Ticket cameras are under review at statehouses around the country as legislators pursue rule changes for the revenue generating devices.
Federal, News
Department of Labor delays independent contractor rule until May 7
The U.S. Department of Labor has officially delayed until May 7 a final rule on worker classification proposing an “economic reality” test.
Federal, News
Split sleeper pilot program’s future in question
The outlook of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s proposed split sleeper pilot program seems murky. The reg has been frozen.
News, State
Eight states taking steps to end ticket quotas
Legislators in at least eight states are pursuing action to eliminate ticket quotas – policing for profit via ticket-writing requirements.
Federal, News
Women in Trucking legislation reintroduced
A bipartisan group of lawmakers recently reintroduced the Promoting Women in Trucking Workforce Act.
News
Canada ELD mandate still set to go into effect June 12
Canada’s Minister of Transport promises graduated enforcement but holds firm to June 12 as the start date for the nation’s new ELD mandate.
News, State
Routine maintenance on Brent Spence Bridge begins; completion expected in November
A project, which includes planned maintenance of the Brent Spence Bridge, began this week and is expected to be completed on Nov. 15.
Opinion
Schneider and the history of trucking
A recent milestone for Schneider National’s intermodal arm reminded John Bendel of the time the company helped usher in trucking’s Data Age.
