Federal, News
FMCSA grants TIA’s petition on training for brokers
FMCSA has granted a petition from the Transportation Intermediaries Association regarding training requirements for brokers.
Listen Now
Podcast: Economist – pay and safety go hand-in-hand in trucking
A well-paid trucker is a safe trucker. Michael Belzer of Wayne State University concluded that about intrastate and interstate truckers.
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News, State
Port of L.A. incentive program aims to improve truck turn time
Truckers may move in and out of the Port of L.A. faster with its Truck Turn-Time and Dual-Transaction Incentive program after February.
Crime & Courts, News, State
New trial ordered after ‘golden rule’ invoked
A California appeals court vacated a $30 million verdict in a lawsuit accusing a commercial truck driver of causing a motorist’s death.
Federal, News
U.S. DOT leadership positions announced
Several key positions at the U.S. Department of Transportation were announced on Thursday, Jan. 21.
Federal, News
Infrastructure discussed at U.S. DOT confirmation hearing
Pete Buttigieg focused on the need to rebuild America’s infrastructure during his Senate confirmation hearing for the U.S. DOT Secretary.
News, State
Arkansas road funding bill would amend state constitution
A bill in the Arkansas Legislature would amend the state’s constitution to eliminate a barrier to cover certain road funding via sales tax.
OOIDA
OOIDA’s tour trailer stops at Barstow, Calif.
Leaving the San Joaquin Valley, OOIDA’s tour trailer is headed for Barstow, Calif. Catch up with skipper Jon Osburn if you’re in the area.
State, Tolls
I-69 Ohio River Crossing will include toll on new interstate bridge
The Indiana DOT has decided to toll only the new, four-lane Interstate 69 bridge for its I-69 Ohio River Crossing project.
Federal, News
White House issues ‘regulatory freeze’ memo
The White House on Wednesday, Jan. 20, issued a “regulatory freeze” memo to pause any new regulations from moving forward.
News, State
States continue pursuit to end ticket quotas
State legislatures around the country are taking steps to end the practice of policing for profit via ticket quotas.
Crime & Courts, Tolls
Rhode Island Senate files support for quashing subpoenas in toll lawsuit
The fight against subpoenas for three state officials in ATA’s toll lawsuit got more interesting after the Rhode Island Senate weighed in.
