Crime & Courts, Federal, News
Feds warn carriers about cargo theft scheme
Cargo theft in the U.S. continues to climb. The FBI is warning carriers about a sophisticated scheme that has cost the industry millions.
Listen Now
Podcast: Efforts designed to combat highway protests
A handful of states are considering measures that are meant to deter protesters from exercising their First Amendment rights on highways.
The Latest
News, OOIDA
‘Live From Exit 24’ next episode set for Oct. 7
The next “Live From Exit 24” show will feature Collin Long, OOIDA’s director of government affairs, and Andrew King of the OOIDA Foundation.
Federal, News
NHTSA: No change in fatal crash stats for large trucks
Statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveal no significant change in fatality crashes involving large trucks.
News, State
Nevada considers changes to vehicle fees and taxes
An interim panel at the Nevada statehouse is looking at possible changes to how vehicle fee and tax revenue is distributed.
Business, Products & Services
Spot rates on DAT MembersEdge higher but the pace has slowed
Strong demand has kept spot rates up and strong for September, but the rate of increases may be slowing, DAT Solutions reports.
News
OOIDA optimistic USMCA will address issues with Mexican carriers
OOIDA Director of Federal Affairs Jay Grimes recently discussed enforcement of USMCA provisions, including investigating Mexican truckers.
OOIDA
OOIDA’s tour trailer stops in Hebron, Ohio
Leaving Indiana behind, OOIDA’s tour trailer heads to Hebron, Ohio, and then Lodi, Ohio. Stop by if you’re in the vicinity.
Federal, News, OOIDA
FAST-Act extended a year; OOIDA says much work is left undone
Congress passed a one-year extension of 2015’s Fixing Surface Transportation Act as it was set to expire on Sept. 30.
Business, Equipment, News
Jim Mullen, former FMCSA leader, takes job at TuSimple
Jim Mullen, the former acting administrator at the FMCSA, has accepted a job with autonomous driving technology company TuSimple.
Business, Equipment
New 49X bolsters Western Star’s push into vocational markets
Daimler Trucks introduces the Western Star 49X, a lighter, next-generation vocational-duty truck for heavy hauls, construction and trash.
Truck Parking
The Parking Zone – September 2020
Several towns are giving truck stops the green light. At the national level, the truck parking House bill gains more support.
