Federal, News
UCR fees to increase in 2025
FMCSA announced the UCR fees in a final rule that is scheduled to be published in the Federal Register on Monday, June 17.
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Podcast: The transition to electric trucks will cost how much?!
How much will it cost the industry to convert to electric? Ryder has taken a look and thinks it has an answer.
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Opinion
So, where did all the autonomous trucks go?
“Autonomous” used to be the buzzword of choice to describe Big Tech’s vision of trucking future. Until it wasn’t. But what’s in the name?
Federal, News
FMCSA asks court to put HOS appeal on hold
FMCSA filed an unopposed motion to pause an appeal that challenges the agency’s recent final rule on hours of service that went into effect in September.
Federal, News
Worker classification remains hot topic in trucking
In recent years, worker classification has been a hot topic for everyone from truck drivers to freelance writers. That is not expected to change in 2021.
Federal, News
FMCSA issues winter storm emergency declaration
FMCSA issued a winter storm emergency declaration giving regulatory relief for motor carriers providing direct assistance to affected states.
News
Second winter storm further disrupts transportation in South and Northeast
Another winter storm is piling on problems caused by the first storm, shutting down highways, restricting travel and causing fuel shortages.
News, OOIDA, State
Indiana overweight trucks bill moves on
An Indiana House panel has voted to advance a challenged bill to put more overweight trucks on roadways around the state.
News, OOIDA
New OOIDA Foundation video addresses International Fuel Tax Agreement
The OOIDA Foundation released the latest video in its authority series. The video covers IFTA and is the third video released this month.
News, State
Fuel tax rate changes possible in 11 states
Changes sought in legislatures around the country would raise transportation funds via revisions to gas and diesel tax rates.
Crime & Courts
Judge tosses lawsuit claiming driver was ‘discriminated’ against due to sleep apnea
A federal court threw out a lawsuit against USF Holland and the Teamsters alleging discrimination against a driver’s sleep apnea condition.
Federal, News
FMCSA gives states choice to extend CDL waiver
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has given states the flexibility to extend expired CDL waivers through May.
