Federal, News
FMCSA denies company’s exemption for under-21 pilot program
FMCSA has denied a trucking company’s request to let it use under-21 permit holders for the agency’s apprenticeship pilot program.
Listen Now
Podcast: Will the free market solve truck parking?
Tyson Fisher brings us an update on the truck parking crisis, including plans for tens of thousands of paid truck parking spaces nationwide.
The Latest
OOIDA
The Spirit stops in north Chicago area
OOIDA’s tour trailer is scheduled to stop Aug. 3-5 at the Chicago North TA is at I-94 and Russell on the Illinois-Wisconsin state line. Stop by.
Truck Parking
The Parking Zone – July 2020
This month, Love’s hard-fought battle comes to an end in one state and continues in another, truck parking at rest areas in two states expands, and more.
Features, Opinion
Love and hate for the ATA
Whenever John Bendel starts thinking respectful thoughts about the ATA, they do something to cheese him off. Well, it has happened again.
OOIDA
Truck to Success course to cover drug, alcohol testing
Drug testing is one of the issues covered in OOIDA’s Truck to Success course for drivers considering becoming owner-operators being offered Oct. 26-28.
Federal, News, OOIDA
FMCSA seeks public input at 2020 Trucking Safety Summit
Next week, truck drivers will have the opportunity to provide the FMCSA their input on what steps can be taken to improve highway safety.
Crime & Courts
Trucker’s insurance company blames attorneys for lawsuit loss in malpractice claim
Prime Insurance, representing a trucking company in a crash lawsuit, is suing its attorneys for malpractice, claiming the loss was their fault.
Business, News, Products & Services
Spot rates stay unseasonably warm, DAT reports
Spot rates are strong as freight brokers sort out supply chain imbalances, reports DAT Solutions. Retail, imports and DIY home construction business is up.
Crime & Courts
Appeals court denies rehearing in case of fleeing trucker
A trucker was denied a rehearing after an appeals court found that National Continental did not have to represent its client, who fled the country.
Coronavirus, Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA to Congress: Suspend Heavy Vehicle Use Tax
OOIDA told lawmakers that one way to provide tangible relief to truckers during the COVID-19 crisis is to suspend the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax for one year.
News, State
Portland, Ore., area voters to decide on $5 billion transportation plan
Voters in the Portland, Ore., area will soon decide on a tax question to raise $5 billion for transportation improvement projects around the region.
