Federal, News
FMCSA appoints acting administrator
Vinn White has been named FMCSA’s new acting leader, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced on Tuesday, June 25.
Listen Now
Podcast: When will the trucking turnaround arrive?
David Spencer of Arrive Logistics discusses some of the factors that feed into the trucking slump and when the industry may turn around.
The Latest
News, State
Missouri towing bill would create complaint task force
A Missouri towing bill supported by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association would allow truckers to file complaints.
News, OOIDA
Latest OOOIDA Foundation video covering Unified Carrier Registration available now
The OOIDA Foundation released the latest video in its series titled “Getting Your Own Authority” covering Unified Carrier Registration.
Federal, News
Trucking employment down for first time in nine months
After nine months of job growth following extreme losses from the pandemic, trucking employment went back down in February.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA rejects ATA’s call for speed limiter mandate
Larger speed differentials between trucks and cars mean more crashes and road rage, warns OOIDA in opposing a proposed speed limiter rule.
News, State
Legislators in 12 states pursue changes to electric, hybrid vehicle fees
Discussion continues at statehouses around the country to address road revenue through fees collected on hybrid and electric vehicles.
Federal, News
Inspector General’s report: Elaine Chao ethics questions merit further scrutiny
Former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao’s use of DOT staffers to help promote her father’s book may have violated ethics rules.
Federal, News
Trottenberg acknowledges driver retention problem during nomination hearing
Polly Trottenberg, U.S. DOT deputy secretary nominee, fielded a “driver shortage” query at a Senate hearing by pivoting to driver retention.
Federal, News
Infrastructure report card gives roads a poor grade
The American Society of Civil Engineers released its infrastructure report card that reveals grades that no parent would be proud of.
Business, Products & Services
Load posts soar 24% as supply chains recover from weather disruptions
Load posts increased twice as much as truck posts last week, load board DAT reports, as supply chains recover from winter weather problems.
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
