Federal, News
Trucking industry seeks answers amid marijuana rescheduling proposal
The federal government wants to reschedule marijuana, creating confusion among federally regulated entities, including the trucking industry.
Listen Now
Podcast: Ryder says transitioning to electric will cost some big bucks
How much will it cost the industry to convert to electric? One company has taken a look at the issue and thinks it has an answer.
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Opinion
Suicide – A mother’s tale of coping and surviving
Suicide is a major preventable cause of premature death which is influenced by psycho-social, cultural and environmental risk factors.
News, Safety & Security
Next week, International Roadcheck inspectors will be out in force
International Roadcheck 2020 is set for Sept. 9-11. During last year’s three-day inspection blitz, more than 12,000 vehicles were placed out of service.
OOIDA
The Spirit stops in Grand Island, Neb.
Where’s island in the name of Grand Island, Neb.? OOIDA’s tour trailer will stop there Sept. 7-8. Can you name a famous actor from there?
News, State
Utah legislative panel discusses borrowing to get road work done
Solutions to fund improvements to Utah roads are expected to be a topic during the next regular session with borrowing among the options.
News, OOIDA
Can front crash prevention systems reduce truck rear-end crashes?
A recent study suggests front crash prevention systems can reduce truck rear-end crashes by 40%, but OOIDA finds the report can be misleading.
Federal, News
FMCSA’s pilot program open to public comment until Nov. 2
FMCSA’s proposed pilot program to look at giving drivers the ability to pause their on-duty clock is now open to public comment.
Opinion
AV testing transparency tool is anything but transparent
The USDOT has launched a public website to address transparency in autonomous vehicle testing, but something is missing: useful information.
News
California leads list of worst cities to drive in
Personal finance website WalletHub has ranked the 100 largest cities to determine which are driver friendly, and California did not fare well.
OOIDA
Truck to Success course to focus on operation costs
Operation costs are a key focus of OOIDA’s Truck to Success course for drivers considering the jump to being owner-operators scheduled for Oct. 26-28.
Crime & Courts, Tolls
ATA and Rhode Island argue merits of government privilege in toll lawsuit
The constitutionality of Rhode Island’s truck-only tolls takes a back seat as the state and ATA argue if government privilege can be invoked.