Federal, News
FMCSA grants TIA’s petition on training for brokers
FMCSA has granted a petition from the Transportation Intermediaries Association regarding training requirements for brokers.
Listen Now
Podcast: Economist – pay and safety go hand-in-hand in trucking
A well-paid trucker is a safe trucker. Michael Belzer of Wayne State University concluded that about intrastate and interstate truckers.
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September cross-border freight closer to pre-pandemic levels
Cross-border freight increased for the fourth consecutive month, moving total freight value closer out of the hole created by the pandemic.
OOIDA
OOIDA’s tour trailer rolls into Oklahoma City, Okla.
OOIDA’s tour trailer heads to Oklahoma City, where skipper Jon Osburn looks forward to discussing what drivers are seeing on the road.
Business, Equipment
International next-gen HX has more comfort, strength
The new International HX is built for heavy construction work. The truck maker is looking to grab more of the vocational-truck market.
News, Safety & Security
Study: The more you automate driving, the less drivers focus
A new study shows that once advanced automation features are introduced, drivers begin to shift attention away from operating the vehicle.
Federal, News, OOIDA
FMCSA updates ag definitions for hours of service
FMCSA revealed its interim final rule aimed at clarifying agricultural definitions in the hours-of-service regulations.
News, State
Pennsylvania bill would implement electric-powered trucks rule, vehicle fee
A Pennsylvania bill continues to move forward at the statehouse to adopt an electric-powered trucks rule, and vehicle fee.
Opinion
Researcher highlights widespread implications of COVID-19 and trucking
Dr. Michael Lemke’s research on long-haul truckers and COVID-19 draws from his experience as a former trucker driver himself.
Federal
OOIDA submits comments on Transportation Intermediaries Association’s petition
OOIDA has submitted comments on the Transportation Intermediaries Association’s petition calling for the elimination of transparency rules.
News
CVSA seeks exceptional driver nominees for IDEA honor
The agency that brings the trucking industry the annual Roadcheck inspection blitz wants driver nominees for its IDEA honor and $2,500.
News, OOIDA
‘Live From Exit 24’ recap: Breaking up congressional gridlock
Congressional gridlock and a trucking issue that should generate bipartisan support were the focus of this episode of ‘Live From Exit 24.
