Federal, News
Rep. Collins: Minimum insurance increase would ‘destroy’ trucking
A bill that would increase carriers’ minimum insurance to $5 million would “destroy the trucking industry,” a member of Congress said.
Listen Now
Podcast: Is renewable diesel an alternative to electric?
A new American Transportation Research Institute report includes promising data on renewable diesel. Jeff Short explains the details.
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Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA: Add feed ingredients to qualifying ag commodities
OOIDA supports FMCSA’s clarification of several ag hauler definitions for hours of service but would like it to take it a step further.
Crime & Courts, News
Four plead guilty in New Orleans staged-crash fraud scheme
Four people have pleaded guilty to roles in a staged-crash scheme targeting tractor-trailers in New Orleans. There have been 33 charged.
News, Truck Shows
MATS plans to reschedule next show
MATS officials announced that it is rescheduling its next truck show until either September 2021 or March 2022.
Federal, News
FMCSA talks hours of service during Q&A session
Officials from the FMCSA answered questions regarding the agency’s updated hours-of-service regulations on Thursday, Dec. 17.
News
CDOT produces educational video about The Mountain Rules
The Colorado Department of Transportation has released a video that educates truckers on what are known as The Mountain Rules.
News
Arizona’s truck permitting system going fully cashless
The Arizona Department of Transportation is trying to save everybody some time by eliminating the cash option in its truck permitting system.
Crime & Courts, News
Pennsylvania trucker indicted for driving while on disability
A man was indicted on charges of fraud and lying for allegedly collecting disability benefits while working as a commercial driver.
OOIDA
OOIDA’s tour trailer ends the year in Boise, Idaho
Jon Osburn, pilot of OOIDA’s tour trailer, stops at the TA with his name on it in Boise, Idaho, before taking a break for the holidays.
News, State
Michigan could soon test organic additive to clear roads
A bill nearing passage in the Michigan Legislature would authorize the state to test an organic additive to help keep roads clear.
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.
