Federal, News
Overtime rule leaves out truck drivers; OOIDA promotes GOT Truckers Act
The Department of Labor’s new overtime rule doesn’t benefit truck drivers. However, OOIDA is advocating for a bill that would.
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
News, State
Missoula County, Mont., voters approve local gas tax
Tuesday’s primary in Missoula, Mont., included a question to collect a local gas tax to address local road needs. The diesel tax is not affected.
Federal, News
Highway bill to invest nearly $500 billion over five years
Rep. Peter DeFazio released the text of a highway bill that would authorize nearly $500 billion over five years to tackle the nation’s infrastructure needs.
Business
Motor carriers’ participation needed for ATRI’s Operational Costs of Trucking data
ATRI is asking motor carriers and owner-operators to participate in its annual Operational Costs of Trucking data collection.
Crime & Courts
Trucker who drove into Minnesota protest released from jail
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety says in official tweets that panic, not malicious intent, was why a tanker driver drove into a group of protesters.
Features, Opinion
Jersey Jim starts a trucking business, Part 2
Contributing Editor John Bendel recalls a fateful meeting with fast-talking “Jersey Jim” – one of the colorful characters of trucking’s rich history.
Equipment
Western Star trucks being recalled for electrical system issue
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain Western Star trucks for an issue regarding the electrical system’s wiring harness.
News, State
Wyoming transportation panel looks at road use charge, truck rules
Talks underway at the Wyoming statehouse focus on a new method to fund transportation and multiple efforts intended to improve road safety.
Tolls
New Jersey toll rates to increase up to nearly 40%
The New Jersey Turnpike Authority and South Jersey Transportation Authority both approved toll increases that will go into effect in September, despite opposition from several state lawmakers. On May 27, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority adopted a long-range capital plan that includes increasing toll rates on the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway. Toll […]
Fuel prices, News
Diesel prices waver only slightly from last week
The average diesel fuel price per gallon in a federal report flickered down slightly from a week ago. There wasn’t much change in any region, either.
News, Safety & Security
Trucker’s drive through Minnesota protest not intentional, authorities say
A truck driver was arrested on assault charges after driving his tanker truck into an area filled with protesters on Sunday, May 31, in Minneapolis.
