News
FMCSA encourages safe driving around large trucks, buses
FMCSA is working to spread the message of how the general public can safely share the roads with large trucks and buses.
Listen Now
Podcast: Why are shippers making truckers download apps?
Has a shipper asked you to download an app onto your smartphone? This may be to track loads – but it may also be doing a lot more.
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Fuel prices, News
Diesel price national average holds steady near $2.39
The average diesel price per gallon remains around $2.39 nationally, virtually unchanged from last week, the latest national reports show.
Federal, News
SBA, Treasury announce ‘simpler’ PPP forgiveness process
The SBA and the Treasury Department are trying to simplify the forgiveness application process for PPP loans of $50,000 or less.
Federal
OOIDA submits comments on broker transparency rules
In formal comments submitted to FMCSA, OOIDA addresses several questions about broker transparency, including economic benefits to truckers.
Federal, News
Driver panel applications due Oct. 16
Only days remain for those interested in applying to serve on the FMCSA commercial motor vehicle driver panel. The deadline is Oct. 16.
Crime & Courts
Top Auto Express hit with historic $412M jury verdict in crash lawsuit
A Florida jury ordered Top Auto Express to pay nearly $412 million in damages for a crash, among the largest verdicts against one company.
News, State
Los Angeles County locales pursue new road revenue
Los Angeles County locales will ask voters next month to raise taxes to cover general purpose needs that include road work.
News
Petition asks NHTSA to require more lighting on tractor-trailers
Two years after a fatal truck-involved crash on a dark Texas highway, a petitions wants NHTSA to add more lighting requirements for trucks.
State
New California law intended to aid transportation projects
A new California law is designed to benefit transportation work via relaxed regulations for projects to get more vehicles off roads.
Crime & Courts, News
Prime ordered to notify drivers $28M settlement is legit
A judge ordered Prime to send letters to 30,000 truck drivers to let them know that a $28 million settlement is legitimate.
News
Relief efforts underway after Hurricane Delta hits Louisiana
The American Logistics Aid Network encourages truckers to visit its website for loads related to Hurricane Delta relief efforts.
