Federal, News
FMCSA plans registration modernization meeting for May 29
In an attempt to deter fraud and improve an outdated system, FMCSA is working toward modernizing the registration process.
Listen Now
Podcast: Will the free market solve truck parking?
Tyson Fisher brings us an update on the truck parking crisis, including plans for tens of thousands of paid truck parking spaces nationwide.
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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.
News, State
Another hurricane to hit near Lake Charles, La., area Friday evening
A little over one month after Hurricane Laura struck Lake Charles in Louisiana, Hurricane Delta is on track to strike the same area.
News, OOIDA
Business Insider names OOIDA’s Todd Spencer one of its ‘Transformers’
OOIDA President Todd Spencer was one of 10 individuals recognized by Business Insider for driving change innovation in transportation.
Federal
FMCSA’s broker transparency listening session set for Oct. 28
Truckers are invited and encouraged to participate in a listening session about broker transparency hosted by FMCSA on Oct. 28.
News
Truck escape ramp opens on U.S. 89 in Utah
Truckers who find themselves out of control on a particular stretch of U.S. 89 in Utah now have a truck escape ramp to use to avoid a crash.
