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.
The Latest
Coronavirus, News
Ontario pilot program expands COVID-19 testing for truckers
Ontario is launching a pilot program aiming to improve the accessibility of COVID-19 testing for the trucking industry at high-volume truck traffic locations.
News
Virginia joins Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, first Southern state member
Virginia has joined the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, the first Southern state to participate in the carbon dioxide emissions cap-and-trade program.
News, State, Tolls
Could tolls soon be coming to Michigan roads?
The Michigan governor signed into law a bill ordering the state DOT to move forward with a plan to study the feasibility of collecting tolls on interstates.
OOIDA
OOIDA offers Truck to Success course online this fall
OOIDA is offering its Truck to Success course – designed to inform professional drivers considering the jump to being owner-operators – online in October.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA to launch internet-based talk show next week
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is launching an internet-based talk show aimed at expanding communication with members.
Federal, News
THUD subcommittee approves $158.3 billion FY 2021 bill
The House Appropriations subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development approved its fiscal year 2021 bill on Wednesday, July 8.
News, State
Georgia panel nears approval to continue work on freight movement
Georgia lawmakers have given their approval to the continuation of a special panel to come up with solutions to address needs for freight movement via road and rail.
TRACER Alert
TRACER reports theft of 2000 Peterbilt in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
A TRACER Alert has been issued for a blue 2000 Peterbilt 389 stolen in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. There a $500 reward for info leading to recovery of the truck.
Coronavirus
Motorists who visited Topeka service area possibly exposed to COVID-19
If you visited the Topeka service area off of Interstate 70 on July 2-4 and are feeling under the weather, seek medical attention.
News, Truck Shows
Iowa 80 Truckstop kicks off online Walcott Truckers Jamboree
The Iowa 80 Truckstop presents the 41st Walcott Truckers Jamboree online on July 9-11. Check out the antique truck display and Super Truck Beauty Contest.
