Federal, News
Rep. Collins: Minimum insurance increase would ‘destroy’ trucking
A bill that would increase carriers’ minimum insurance to $5 million would “destroy the trucking industry,” a member of Congress said.
Listen Now
Podcast: Will congressional action shut down push for electric vehicles?
Four members of Congress are working to blunt the Biden administration’s push for electric vehicles. But will they have a real effect?
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News, OOIDA, State
Ohio bill would provide tax break to address ‘driver shortage’
An Ohio Senate panel has taken up for consideration a bill touted to aid motor carriers looking to hire drivers to combat a proclaimed “driver shortage.”
Crime & Courts, News
‘Ringleader’ of scheme to stage truck crashes pleads guilty
The man prosecutors say was behind the wheel – literally and figuratively – in a brazen insurance fraud scheme to stage truck crashes has pleaded guilty.
OOIDA
Leasing is an important focus of OOIDA’s Truck to Success course
OOIDA’s Truck to Success course – for drivers considering becoming owner-operators – is scheduled for Oct. 26-28. Leasing is one of the topics covered.
Elections, News
Primaries wrapping up; focus shifts to voter registration
As November approaches, primary elections season is nearing the finish line. In the lead-up to Election Day, the focus shifts to voter registration.
News
Grizzly Creek Fire shuts down I-70 near Glenwood Canyon, Colo.
Portions of I-70 in both directions are shut down near Glenwood Canyon in Colorado as the Grizzly Creek Fire burns through the area.
Opinion
Feeding the machine, driver training edition
According to news stories, court filings, and judicial decisions, thousands of CRST drivers amount to something between indentured servants and lab rats.
News
Thruway Direct, Allpoints Trucking to lay off nearly 240 employees
Allpoints Trucking, also known as Thruway Direct, is laying off more than 200 employees at two New York facilities where it has a contract with Amazon.
Coronavirus, News, Safety & Security
Roadcheck 2020 reschedules for Sept. 9-11
Originally slated for the first week of May, Roadcheck 2020 was postponed because of COVID-19. The safety blitz has moved to September.
Fuel prices, News
Diesel average price for U.S. holds steady
For the nation as a whole and most of its regions, the average retail diesel price changed minimally from a week ago, according to a federal report.
Features, News, Truck Shows
SuperRigs 2020 virtual registration now open
Shell Rotella’s SuperRigs 2020 will be a virtual show. Here’s how you can participate and vote on some of the winners, including Most Hardworking Trucker.
