Federal, News
Divided underride committee to draft recommendations for NHTSA
A committee that was created to provide recommendations on how to reduce the number of underride crashes held its final meeting on Wednesday, May 22.
Listen Now
Podcast: Bill targets rampant fraud in trucking
Bryce Mongeon of OOIDA explains how a measure in the U.S. House would give FMCSA more power to crack down on fraud that targets truckers.
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Federal, News
FMCSA grants exemption for additional rear lights
FMCSA granted an exemption that will allow certain motor carriers to install amber brake-activated pulsating warning lamps.
News, State
Missouri lawmakers consider bills for a fuel tax increase
The Missouri General Assembly could soon take up for consideration multiple bills to raise road revenue via a fuel tax increase.
Federal, News
DeFazio, Graves return as House T&I Committee leaders
The House T&I Committee for the 117th Congress will again be led by Reps. Peter DeFazio and Sam Graves.
OOIDA
OOIDA’s tour trailer stops in Las Vegas
OOIDA’s tour trailer will be at a Las Vegas TA through Wednesday. Skipper Jon Osburn would like to hear from you, so stop by.
News
Hernandez wins 2020 Transition Trucking award
Transition Trucking presented the 2020 Driving for Excellence award to Ivan Hernandez of Werner Enterprises in Omaha, Neb.
Federal, News
Marijuana bill passes House; measure wouldn’t remove testing for truckers
The MORE Act, which decriminalizes marijuana, passed the House on Friday, Dec. 4. If it becomes law, it won’t change much for truckers.
Federal
FMCSA allows company alternative cargo securement technique
FMCSA granted an exemption that allows a company to use a cargo securement system that differs from what is required in the regulations.
Features
Manhattan trucking adventures
One thing about Manhattan: you’re never far from a news event, and there was a big one on May 16, 1974, recalls Land Line’s John Bendel.
Crime & Courts
Publix exonerated in trucker’s discrimination lawsuit
An appeals court affirmed the dismissal of a discrimination case against Publix Super Markets, finding the driver was fired for dishonesty.
News, State
Michigan bill would tap beet juice to clear roads
A bill in the Michigan Legislature would authorize the state to test beet juice to help keep roads and bridges clear in winter.
