Crime & Courts, Federal, News
Feds warn carriers about cargo theft scheme
Cargo theft in the U.S. continues to climb. The FBI is warning carriers about a sophisticated scheme that has cost the industry millions.
Listen Now
Podcast: Effort in Illinois would cap ‘nuclear verdicts’
An effort in Illinois would put a cap on pain-and-suffering damages in trucking court cases in an attempt to combat “nuclear verdicts.”
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Federal, News
Despite opposition, FMCSA changes CDL test rule
Despite opposition, FMCSA is moving forward with a final rule aimed at streamlining the process for CDL applicants.
Coronavirus, News
Truck drivers, once again, answer the call
UPS and FedEx transported the first Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines to destinations throughout the country.
News
Pennsylvania Turnpike and New Jersey restrict trucks amid snowstorm
The Northeast is getting slammed with snow, forcing the Pennsylvania Turnpike and New Jersey to restrict trucks on certain roadways.
News, OOIDA
Live From Exit 24 recap: Broker issues detailed
This week on Live From Exit 24, Jason Craig of Eden Prairie, Minn.-based C.H. Robinson joined host Mike Matousek.
News
Legislators in multiple states pursue new revenue from electric vehicles
A trending topic at statehouses around the country covers raising road revenue through fees collected on electric vehicles.
News
Pete Buttigieg to be nominated as next DOT secretary
Former South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg has been picked to be the next secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
State, Tolls
PrePass Plus now available on Colorado’s E-470
Truckers can now use PrePass Plus on Colorado’s E-470 to bypass weigh stations and pay electronic tolls using a single transponder.
News, State
CARB to provide $28M in zero-emission trucks incentive program
CARB approved of $28 million for residents and fleet owners to purchase zero-emission vehicles as the state tightens emissions regulations.
Business, Products & Services
Spot rates hold up ahead of year-end push, DAT reports
Freight postings were dropping last week, which kept spot rates flat but still pretty strong as the year comes to an end, DAT reports.
News, State
Another Nevada county adopts local diesel tax
Commissioners in one Nevada locale have added their county to the growing list of places in the state to collect a local diesel tax.
