Federal, News
FMCSA sharpening focus on broker fraud
While a broker transparency rule pends, FMCSA has taken other measures to address broker fraud, including a new Registration Fraud Team.
Listen Now
Podcast: Federal underride effort pushes forward
An NHTSA advisory committee has held another meeting, and it appears some on the panel are committed to creating an underride requirement.
The Latest
News, State
Texas bill pursues more revenue from electric vehicles and hybrids
A new bill in Texas that could soon come up for consideration pursues additional road revenue from owners of electric vehicles and hybrids.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA’s tour trailer stops in North Little Rock, Ark.
Jon Osburn, skipper of OOIDA’s tour trailer, next stops in North Little Rock, Ark. He’d like to hear your perspective on issues.
OOIDA
OOIDA Board of Directors holds biennial election
The OOIDA Board of Directors held its biennial election at its fall board meeting for the eight members with expiring terms.
Crime & Courts, News
Prime truckers eligible for $28M settlement have until Dec. 7
Former and current New Prime truck drivers and trainees have a few weeks remaining to claim their portion of a $28 million settlement.
News, State
Pennsylvania revises ‘Steer Clear’ law
A new law in Pennsylvania addresses concern about safety on the state’s roadways via revisions to the “Steer Clear” rule.
Federal
Truckers have until Nov. 18 to submit comments on broker transparency
Truckers are encouraged to submit comments to FMCSA on OOIDA’s broker transparency petition as the deadline is just days away
News, OOIDA
‘Live From Exit 24’ offers more election analysis
OOIDA President Todd Spencer and Executive Vice President Lewie Pugh join host Mike Matousek on the Nov. 18 episode of “Live From Exit 24.”
Features
Remembering the ‘R’ in YRC
YRC recently announced it will change its name back to Yellow. Land Line’s John Bendel recalls almost working for Roadway, the “R” in YRC.
Tolls
Florida task force M-CORES report finds no ‘specific need’ for toll roads
Final reports for Florida’s M-CORES toll project has been sent to the governor, and all three reports could not justify a need for the tolls.
Equipment
Thousands of Freightliner/Western Star trucks recalled for clutch assembly issue
A Daimler Trucks recall over a clutch assembly issue affects thousands of Freightliner and Western Star trucks of various models.
