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.
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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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OOIDA raises concerns over Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system
In a letter to NHTSA, OOIDA sounded the alarm on Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system, calling it a significant threat to small-business truckers.
Federal, News, OOIDA
Under-21 pilot program notices open to comment until Nov. 9
Comments on a pair of pilot programs involving under-21 interstate drivers are due Monday, Nov. 9. Take time to comment.
News, OOIDA
‘Live From Exit 24’ recap: Election Day fallout
The latest installment of OOIDA’s internet talk show “Live From Exit 24” tackles the fallout from a closely contested presidential election.
News, Safety & Security
Trucking jobs among highest in injury/illness cases
Among all the private industry occupations, trucking jobs ranked among the highest in terms of days off work from injuries and illnesses.
Elections, News, State
Voters weigh in on transportation issues
Voters throughout the country decided Tuesday on transportation issues that include “Right to Repair,” road funds, and tolls.
News, OOIDA
Truckers for Troops starts on Monday
Monday is the start of this year’s OOIDA Truckers for Troops campaign, raising funds to support our troops overseas and veterans at home.
Elections, News, State
Governor elections decided in 11 states
The outcomes of governor elections from coast to coast were decided on Tuesday with Republicans picking up one chief executive seat.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA supports split-duty pilot program
OOIDA lent support to a proposed split-duty pilot program but also cautioned the agency to prevent coercion and address detention time.
Crime & Courts
Insurance company tries to dodge trucker’s wrongful death lawsuit
Knight Specialty is claiming it has no duty to defend a trucking company in a wrongful death suit because injured employees are not covered.
News, State
Arkansas Supreme Court rules on I-30 project
The Arkansas Supreme Court has ruled on a challenge to the application of sales tax revenue to widen a portion of Interstate 30.
