Federal, News
FMCSA sharpening focus on broker fraud
While a broker transparency rule pends, FMCSA has taken other measures to address broker fraud, including a new Registration Fraud Team.
Listen Now
Podcast: Federal underride effort pushes forward
An NHTSA advisory committee has held another meeting, and it appears some on the panel are committed to creating an underride requirement.
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Crime & Courts
Faenas Transport on hook for $500K after truck strikes pole
Faenas Transport is challenging a half a million dollar verdict after one of its trucks struck a power pole, causing damage to a warehouse.
OOIDA
OOIDA’s tour trailer starts the year in Sparks, Nev.
OOIDA’s tour trailer stops in Sparks, Nev., before beginning a five-stop California tour. Stop by and say hi to skipper Jon Osburn.
News, State
Indiana bill would do away with speed limit differential
A renewed effort at the Indiana statehouse would do away with the state’s speed limit differential for large trucks on rural highways.
Crime & Courts, Tolls
Rhode Island governor continues efforts to avoid subpoenas in toll lawsuit
Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo is appealing a decision that requires her to provide testimony in ATA’s truck-only toll lawsuit.
Federal, News
Clearinghouse deadline arrives; motor carriers encouraged to register as soon as they can
Jan. 5 marked the deadline for motor carriers to run an annual Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse query on their drivers. Hurry up if you haven’t.
Crime & Courts, News
Appeals court won’t reinstate convictions in PFJ rebate fraud
A federal appeals court denied an attempt to reinstate convictions against three former executives at the center of the PFJ rebate scheme.
Fuel prices
Diesel prices rise for ninth consecutive week
The price of diesel increased weekly for the final two months of 2020. That trend continues as 2021 begins, according to a federal report.
Federal, News
Clearinghouse query deadline not to be extended
The FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Jan. 5 deadline for motor carriers to run an annual query on drivers is not expected to be extended.
News, State, Tolls
Michigan public-private partnership authorization nears passage
A Michigan bill package would authorize certain locales to cover costs for bridge repairs via public-private partnerships.
News
Daimler Trucks hit with $30M fine after NHTSA recall investigation
Daimler Trucks North America must pay $30 million in penalties and implement compliance programs as the result of a NHTSA investigation.
