Federal, News
Effort to provide restroom access to truckers continues
For anyone outside of the trucking industry, the idea of being denied restroom access while working probably seems unimaginable.
Listen Now
Podcast: FHWA grants meant to replace trucks at ports
Ports across the country might see quite a few new, lower-emission trucks due to a series of grants from the Federal Highway Administration.
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Coronavirus, Federal, News
FMCSA temporarily waives certain pre-employment testing requirements
FMCSA granted a waiver that will eliminate some of the burdens for employers wanting to rehire truckers who were recently laid off or furloughed.
Crime & Courts
Ryder faces securities lawsuit for misrepresenting truck values
A class action lawsuit filed by shareholders accuses Ryder of overstating the value of its truck assets, which caused stocks to plummet upon discovery.
News, State, Truck Parking
WYDOT estimates 80 truck parking spaces lost by rest area closures
Truckers will lose roughly 80 spaces as Wyoming closes 10 rest areas due to revenue shortfalls from COVID-19, WYDOT says.
OOIDA, Truck Shows
Todd Spencer talks history of owner-ops, OOIDA at ATHS
As part of the American Truck Historical Society’s first-ever virtual convention, OOIDA President Todd Spencer gave a talk about the Association’s history.
News
May’s job loss in trucking not as bad as April, signaling a rebound
The latest employment report reveals that industries are suffering less as state economies slowly reopens, including only a modest job loss in trucking.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA’s tour trailer heads to Missoula, Mont.
Having crossed the Continental Divide, OOIDA’s tour trailer stops in Missoula, Mont., before heading to Spokane, Wash. Be sure to stop by if you are nearby.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA video discusses good and bad of INVEST in America Act
OOIDA leaders released a video on Thursday, June 4 to discuss what they liked and didn’t like about the INVEST in America Act.
Crime & Courts, News
Louisiana man pleads guilty to role as ‘spotter’ in insurance fraud scheme to stage truck crashes
A New Orleans man who acted as “spotter” in a plot to stage car crashes with tractor-trailers becomes the sixth individual to plead guilty in the scheme.
Crime & Courts
New Prime escapes crash lawsuit in New York appellate court decision
Despite the fact a New Prime trucker was going 64 mph in a 55 mph zone, a New York appeals court ruled that a passenger vehicle driver caused a crash.
Products & Services
Freight markets trending positive heading into June
Freight markets for the week of May 25-31 gathered momentum. Load posts increased and truck rates rose for most lanes, reports load board DAT Solutions.
