Federal, News
FMCSA sharpening focus on broker fraud
While a broker transparency rule pends, FMCSA has taken other measures to address broker fraud, including a new Registration Fraud Team.
Listen Now
Podcast: Federal underride effort pushes forward
An NHTSA advisory committee has held another meeting, and it appears some on the panel are committed to creating an underride requirement.
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News
Big plans for the 2020 Women in Trucking conference
Women in Trucking plans a virtual Accelerate! Conference & Expo on Nov. 12 and launches a Diversity & Inclusion Index.
News, OOIDA
The Spirit stops in Beto Junction, Kan., before visiting Joplin, Mo.
OOIDA’s tour trailer skipper Jon Osburn is in Beto Junction, Kan., having spent the weekend at the S.D. Truck Convoy for Special Olympics.
Federal, News
FMCSA launches new panel for drivers to provide ‘direct feedback’ on industry issues
FMCSA is creating a new panel of commercial drivers who will bring the issues and concerns of the industry directly to regulators.
Federal, News, OOIDA
Beyond Compliance can’t favor big fleets, OOIDA says
OOIDA told the FMCSA in formal comments that the congressionally mandated Beyond Compliance program shouldn’t favor large carriers.
OOIDA
OOIDA recognizes members for safe driving records
OOIDA recently announced honorees in the Association’s Safe Driving Award program. These drivers have been recognized by the Association for truck driving excellence.
Coronavirus, Truck Shows
Grab your friends and tune in Sept. 25 to GBATS
The Guilty By Association Truck Show four-hour live streaming event will be held Friday, Sept. 25.
News
Oregon DOT creates webpage for wildfire road closures
The Oregon DOT has made it easier for motorists to find out which highways are closed due to wildfires with a dedicated webpage.
Coronavirus, OOIDA, Truck Shows
COVID-19’s toll on trucking topic of next ‘Live From Exit 24’
The next “Live From Exit 24” will focus on COVID-19 and its effect on trucking and how it forced the reimagination of events like GBATS.
Features, Opinion
Delivery to the top of the city
John Bendel looks back at the high point of his LTL driving career – a delivery to the 86th floor of the Empire State Building.
Federal, News
Railroad groups’ HOS request open for comment until Sept. 21
The public has until Sept. 21 to comment on a request from two railroad groups that would provide some hours-of-service exemptions.
