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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Safety & Security
California trucking company ordered to reinstate whistleblower trucker
OSHA has ordered JHOS Logistics and Transportation to reinstate the employment of a whistleblower trucker who refused to haul an overweight load.
News, OOIDA
‘Live From Exit 24’ episode to feature FMCSA’s Joe DeLorenzo
Joe DeLorenzo, FMCSA’s acting associate administrator for enforcement, will be a guest on “Live From Exit 24” at 11 a.m. Central time on Wednesday, Aug. 12.
Federal, News, Safety & Security
OOIDA hopes truckers’ voices will be heard at Trucking Safety Summit
OOIDA said a safety summit conducted by the FHWA in 1995 didn’t lead to much change. The Association hopes for different results this time.
COVID-19, News, Tolls
Pennsylvania bill would reinstate turnpike toll collectors
A bill moving through the Pennsylvania Senate would reverse action taken by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission to eliminate hundreds of toll worker jobs.
Opinion
‘Jetson Bill’ on flying cars proves N.H. lawmakers have heads in clouds
Is it a bird, a plane or a murder hornet? Thanks to the new “Jetson Bill” in New Hampshire it might be a flying car and that would be perfectly legal.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA lends support to HOS reform as Sept. 29 effective date looms
The new hours-of-service rules will provide truckers more opportunities to rest when they are tired, OOIDA said in formal comments to the FMCSA.
Fuel prices, News
Federal report shows diesel prices barely budging
A federal report shows diesel prices barely budging from last week. ProMiles.com sees a 3.7-cent national swing and a big surge for the Gulf Coast.
Crime & Courts
PAM Transport $16.5M wage lawsuit settlement approved by court
Thousands of PAM Transport drivers can expect a check in the mail after a federal court approved of a $16.5 million settlement in a wage lawsuit.
Crime & Courts, News, State
Wisconsin Supreme Court hands down decision on local road funds
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has handed down decisions on multiple partial vetoes from the governor covering transportation issues.
Crime & Courts, Tolls
Rhode Island governor and top Democrats subpoenaed in toll lawsuit
Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo, state Speaker of the House Nicholas Mattiello and Rep. Stephen Ucci have all been ordered to testify in ATA’s toll lawsuit.
