News, Safety & Security
Higher truck driver pay linked to fewer crashes
A researcher’s body of work has quantified what truckers have intuitively known for decades: Better truck driver pay will lead to safer highways.
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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.
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Crime & Courts, News
Feds issue nine more indictments in New Orleans staged crash scheme
A New Orleans man is accused of receiving $150,000 in connection with a staged crash scheme that has seen 28 individuals charged to date.
Crime & Courts
Trucker’s motion for protective order denied in human trafficking case
A trucker’s heated lawsuit accusing KAH Transportes of human trafficking got more interesting after he was denied a protective order.
News, State
Missoula County, Mont., implements local gas tax
Voters OK’d a local gas tax in Missoula County, Mont., to address road needs. It is in effect now. The diesel rate is not affected.
Federal, News
UPS doubles down on driver training rule exemption request
UPS is taking another crack at its exemption request from FMCSA’s entry-level driver training rule after being denied last year.
News
Tropical Storm Beta floods highways in Houston area
An abnormally busy hurricane season continues as Tropical Storm Beta dumps water over the Houston area, closing many stretches of highways.
Fuel prices
Diesel prices drop a couple of pennies from a week ago
Diesel prices were down at least a penny across the nation compared to weekly averages from last Monday, according to the latest EIA report.
Federal, News
FMCSA extends waiver for expiring CDLs, medical cards
The FMCSA has extended its waivers for expiring commercial driver’s licenses, commercial learner’s permits, and medical certification.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA doesn’t want truckers left out of next wave of PPP
OOIDA wants Congress to provide “clear guidance” regarding requirements for a proposed second round of Paycheck Protection Program loans.
Features, News, Truck Shows
OOIDA member snags Best of Show at SuperRigs 2020 virtual show
The winners of the Shell Rotella SuperRigs 2020 virtual show are in, and OOIDA members took home some of the top honors.
Elections, News
Changes continue to absentee voting
Concern about voters safely being able to fill out ballots this fall has spurred the majority of states to simplify absentee voting.
