Federal, News
Trucking industry seeks answers amid marijuana rescheduling proposal
The federal government wants to reschedule marijuana, creating confusion among federally regulated entities, including the trucking industry.
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Podcast: Ryder says transitioning to electric will cost some big bucks
How much will it cost the industry to convert to electric? One company has taken a look at the issue and thinks it has an answer.
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Opinion
PSA: Stay off Smugglers’ Notch
Another trucker got stuck on Smugglers’ Notch in Vermont, so Staff Writer Tyson Fisher wrote an annual reminder for anyone not in the know.
Crime & Courts, News
Appeals court throws out fraud convictions of three PFJ execs
Three former high-ranking Pilot Flying J employees will get new trials after a federal appeals court overturned their convictions for fraud.
News, OOIDA
‘Live From Exit 24’ reflects on 45 years of Land Line
A special episode of “Live From Exit 24” will take a look back at the history of Land Line Magazine. The episode premieres Oct. 21.
Crime & Courts
New Jersey Supreme Court hears trucking wage lawsuit case
The New Jersey Supreme Court heard oral arguments for a trucking wage lawsuit that centers on a company’s good faith defense claim.
OOIDA
Truck to Success, a course for prospective owner-operators, starts Oct. 26
Considering the jump owner-operator? You need to figure out all the angles. OOIDA’s Truck to Success course on Oct. 26-28 can help.
News
Cameron Peak Fire closes large segment of state Route 14
Now the largest wildfire in state history, the Cameron Peak Fire is burning through northern Colorado, closing about 77 miles of one highway.
Federal
Broker transparency comment period extended
With more than 1,000 comments already on the docket, truckers have more time to submit comments about broker transparency.
News, State
Alabama bill addresses use of license plate readers
A new bill in Alabama covers the use of automatic license plate readers used by law enforcement agencies around the state.
Business, Equipment
Kenworth introduces its first electric Class 8 T680 truck
Kenworth is taking orders for its first electric Class 8 truck, the T680E. It’s designed for pickup and delivery. Production starts in 2021.
OOIDA
OOIDIA’s tour trailer stops in Waterloo, N.Y.
OOIDA’s tour trailer stops for the weekend in the Finger Lakes region at Waterloo, N.Y. Stop by and visit with skipper Jon Osburn.