Federal, News
Buttigieg updates Senate on NHTSA’s impaired-driving rulemaking
A rulemaking aimed at taking impaired drivers off the road received more than 18,000 comments, DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.
Listen Now
Podcast: A private approach to truck parking
Trent Cameron, CEO and co-founder of Outpost, shares his company’s ambitious plan to dot the nation with private truck parking lots.
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Federal, News, OOIDA
New hours of service go into effect
As of 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, FMCSA’s hours of service changed. The OOIDA Foundation explains the changes in a video series.
Fuel prices, News
Diesel prices dip another penny to close out September
The final weekly fuel price report for September continued the month-long trend of slow and steady declines on diesel nationwide.
Opinion, Products & Services
Sept. 29 is International Coffee Day – here are the perks to enjoy
Celebrate International Coffee Day on Sept. 29 with freebies from truck stops, restaurants, and of course, coffee shops.
Crime & Courts
Federal government files wage lawsuit against Michigan trucking company
Beline Transportation Services is being sued by the federal government in a lawsuit that is similar to wage complaints filed by individuals.
Federal, News
FMCSA taking driver panel applications until Oct. 16
The FMCSA has released information of how truckers can apply to be a part of the agency’s new commercial motor vehicle driver panel.
Federal, News
Hours-of-service changes expected to arrive on time
Starting on Tuesday, Sept. 29, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s changes to the hours-of-service regulations go into effect.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA’s tour trailer stops in Clayton, Ind.
The next stop for OOIDA’s tour trailer is in Clayton, Ind. Skipper Jon Osburn looks forward to hearing from drivers who have time to stop.
State
Pennsylvania Senate approves ‘Steer Clear’ law revisions
The Pennsylvania Senate has taken action to address concerns about a growing number of violations to the state’s “Steer Clear” rule.
Crime & Courts
Lawsuit accuses trucking company of firing trucker for being gay
A trucker is suing Pennsylvania-based Smith Transport for violating the Civil Rights Act, alleging sexual harassment based on his sexuality.
Federal, News
New hours of service set to take effect Sept. 29
Despite a lawsuit challenging the FMCSA’s hours-of-service final rule, all signs point toward the changes going into effect on Sept. 29.
