Crime & Courts, Federal, News
Feds warn carriers about cargo theft scheme
Cargo theft in the U.S. continues to climb. The FBI is warning carriers about a sophisticated scheme that has cost the industry millions.
Listen Now
Podcast: Effort in Illinois would cap ‘nuclear verdicts’
An effort in Illinois would put a cap on pain-and-suffering damages in trucking court cases in an attempt to combat “nuclear verdicts.”
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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.
Crime & Courts
Former C.R. England trucker balks at proposed $19M settlement
A former C.R. England trucker is not satisfied with a proposed settlement in a lawsuit involving its training school, calling it “paltry.”
OOIDA
Truck to Success course covers taxes for prospective owner-ops
OOIDA’s Truck to Success course on Oct. 26-28, for drivers considering the jump to being owner-operators, includes need-to-know tax advice.
OOIDA
The Spirit heads to Special Olympics Convoy in Sioux Falls, S.D.
The Special Olympics Convoy in South Dakota is the next stop for OOIDA’s tour trailer. Go see skipper Jon Osburn and support the charity.
Federal, News
Teamsters, safety groups challenge FMCSA’s hours of service
The Teamsters and several safety groups are attempting to stop FMCSA’s new hours-of-service rules from going into effect this month.
News
Hurricane Sally makes landfall in Alabama, Florida, shutting down several highways
Hurricane Sally struck Alabama and the Florida panhandle on Wednesday morning, forcing the closures of numerous highways in the area.
