Crime & Courts, News
Werner $40 million judgment centers on entry-level driver training
A New Mexico jury awarded a family $40.5M for a wrongful death suit against Werner Enterprises. The heart of the lawsuit was Werner's driver training.
Today's Show
It’s not just new socks and snacks
On air at 7 p.m., Online at 8 p.m. ET – Truckers for Troops is just around the corner. We’ll find out what some past donations have bought to that you might not expect: golf clubs. Plus, we’ll have the latest on a lawsuit over Rhode Island’s truck only tolls program.
The Latest
Federal, OOIDA
OOIDA: Nonpreventable crashes shouldn’t affect drivers’ records
OOIDA supports continuing a program that determines if truck crashes were preventable. Drivers shouldn’t be blamed for nonpreventable crashes, OOIDA says.
News
Trucking jobs at a net loss for the year; first time since 2016
Despite overall unemployment at its lowest in 50 years, trucking suffered another monthly job loss, sinking trucking employment in the red for the year.
OOIDA
Don’t drown in paperwork. OOIDA’s Compliance Connection can help
Don’t let paperwork muddle your mind. OOIDA’s Compliance Connection can help keep tabs on driver compliance forms and deadlines. Equipment maintenance too.
Opinion, Truck Parking
Home of 18 Wheels for Bubba passes truck parking ban
Milton, Wis., just passed a truck parking ban. Staff Writer Tyson Fisher explains why Milton, of all cities, highlights the real truck parking problem.
News, Truck Parking
TRIP study cites congestion and truck parking as major freight challenges
A new TRIP study highlights issues truckers will likely face as the economy and freight demand increases, including e-commerce, congestion and parking.
State
Pennsylvania bill would quicken shifting funds from police to roads
One Pennsylvania bill would ensure state police gets money needed for operations without sacrificing revenue needed for road and bridge work.
OOIDA
Annual Truckers for Troops telethon begins Veterans Day
Join or renew your membership in OOIDA for a special price and help support U.S. military members during the Truckers for Troops telethon, Nov. 11-15.
Federal
DRIVE-Safe Act adds dozen more co-sponsors
The DRIVE-Safe Act, a bill that would allow 18-year-olds to operate in interstate commerce, is gradually gaining support.
Federal
Crash determination program comments due Oct. 4.
Should nonpreventable crashes count against drivers? OOIDA says no, and FMCSA’s crash preventability determination program should be permanent.
State
Michigan governor swats down $400 million roads deal
The Michigan governor has acted to tamp down a short-term roads deal. Her goal is to force lawmakers back to the negotiation table to do a long-term deal.
