News
FMCSA encourages safe driving around large trucks, buses
FMCSA is working to spread the message of how the general public can safely share the roads with large trucks and buses.
Listen Now
Podcast: A private approach to truck parking
Trent Cameron, CEO and co-founder of Outpost, shares his company’s ambitious plan to dot the nation with private truck parking lots.
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Opinion
When the interstates came to town – or around it
America’s interstates were designed in the 1940s for the America of the 1980s. It’s way past time for an upgrade, John Bendel writes.
Federal, News
Worker classification rule moves forward
The U.S. Department of Labor is moving forward with a final rule on worker classification, but its future is unclear.
News, OOIDA, State
OOIDA: North Dakota truck size and weight legislation unnecessary
OOIDA is opposed to multiple efforts at the North Dakota statehouse to aid longer and heavier truckloads on state highways and interstates.
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.
