Federal, News
FMCSA grants TIA’s petition on training for brokers
FMCSA has granted a petition from the Transportation Intermediaries Association regarding training requirements for brokers.
Listen Now
Podcast: Economist – pay and safety go hand-in-hand in trucking
A well-paid trucker is a safe trucker. Michael Belzer of Wayne State University concluded that about intrastate and interstate truckers.
The Latest
Fuel prices, News, State
Fuel tax rate changes begin in eight states on July 1
The first of July marks changes in fuel tax collections in states across the country. Rate changes range from a nickel to fractional amounts.
Crime & Courts
Former Rhode Island trucking company owner faces second indictment
A man who is currently facing charges related to a chameleon carrier fraud scheme is in more trouble after agents discovered a massive Amazon fraud scheme.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA welcomes the official launch of USMCA
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association welcomes the official launch of USMCA, which adds protections to U.S. long-haul truckers.
Truck Parking
The Parking Zone – June 2020
June was a great month for truck parking, with Arizona leading the charge and more than 600 new spaces at new Love’s and TA Express locations.
News
Upgrades to TAT’s Freedom Driver Project include virtual tours
The Freedom Driver Project is getting a facelift and implementing virtual tours of the 48-foot renovated TAT show trailer.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA supports proposal to streamline CDL issuance regarding drug testing
OOIDA supports a proposal that would prohibit states from issuing a CDL to anyone who is prohibited from driving because of a drug or alcohol violation.
Federal, News
House Rules Committee fails to move Bost amendment forward
The House Rules Committee did not select an amendment aimed at stopping motor carriers’ minimum insurance requirements from increasing to be voted on later this week.
News, State
Idaho truck laws covering credentials, hazmat loads take effect
Two bills signed into law earlier this year by Idaho Gov. Brad Little cover truck operations. The new truck laws take effect on Wednesday, July 1.
Fuel prices, News
U.S. diesel fuel price per gallon inches up
For most regions, the average diesel price per gallon changed slightly from a week ago, says a federal report. ProMiles.com shows prices rising more.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA coalition supports amendment to strike minimum insurance hike
A coalition of more than 50 organizations, including OOIDA, requested the leaders of the House Rules Committee to not increase minimum insurance requirements.
