News
FMCSA launches 2024’s Operation Protect Your Move
FMCSA is continuing efforts to protect the public from scams involving household goods. A 2023 initiative found more than 1,000 violations.
Listen Now
Podcast: FHWA grants meant to replace trucks at ports
Ports across the country might see quite a few new, lower-emission trucks due to a series of grants from the Federal Highway Administration.
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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.
News, Products & Services
St. Christopher Fund receives support from TA & Petro
TA and Petro truck stops are launching their first point-of-sale fundraising campaign to benefit the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund.
Equipment, Federal, News
FMCSA grants exemption request for digital mirror system
FMCSA approved an exemption to allow motor carriers to operate with a digital mirror system as an alternative to two rear-vision mirrors.
News, State
Driving without insurance topic of Pennsylvania bill
A Pennsylvania bill would revise the punishment for driving a personal vehicle without insurance. Change could aid some truck drivers.