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.
Listen Now
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.”
The Latest
Federal, News
DHS encourages public to report suspicious activity
The Department of Homeland Security issued a National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin earlier this week because of a “heightened threat environment.”
Driver Fitness, News
St. Christopher Fund sets fundraising goal in pandemic year
The St. Christopher Fund, which helps ill or injured truckers, had its best fundraising year ever despite COVID-19 – or maybe because of it.
Crime & Courts, News, State
New trial ordered in lawsuit against Werner Enterprises, driver
A new trial has been ordered by a Florida appeals court in a wrongful death lawsuit against Werner Enterprises and one of its driver.
Opinion
Heavier trucks mean heavier burden
Truck trains are a plague, and truckers need to get on board with OOIDA’s effort to curtail the spread of longer, heavier trucks.
News, State
Fuel tax rate changes pursued in seven states
Changes sought in statehouses around the country would alter transportation funding via revisions to gas and diesel tax rates.
News
Cross-border freight drops for first time since May
After several months of climbing out of a hole, cross-border freight dipped in November, but still inches closer to pre-pandemic levels.
Federal, News
NHTSA extends comment period on automated driving framework
NHTSA is giving the public more time to comment on its advance notice of proposed rulemaking regarding automated vehicle safety.
OOIDA
The Spirit’s skipper is ready for meal at Tonopah, Ariz.
It has been a while, but a sit-down meal sounds good to Jon Osburn, skipper of OOIDA’s tour trailer. The Spirit’s headed for Tonopah, Ariz.
Business, Products & Services
Spot van rates, volumes continue monthlong slide
With fewer load posts, spot rates are settling down as the economy inches toward pre-pandemic levels. A correction may be coming, DAT warns.
Business, News
Used Class 8 truck sales up in 2020, signaling good year for trucking
Year-end data of used Class 8 truck sales from ACT Research aligns with what other data suggests: 2020 was a good year for trucking.
