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.
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OOIDA
The Spirit rolls into sunny Marianna, Fla.
Marianna, Fla., is the next stop for OOIDA’s tour trailer, the Spirit of the American Trucker. Check in for the latest from OOIDA headquarters.
Coronavirus, Federal
FMCSA working toward administering tests to truck drivers
The FMCSA is working on a plan to administer COVID-19 testing to truck drivers, the agency’s acting administrator said on Tuesday, April 28.
Fuel prices, News
Diesel prices keep tumbling across the U.S
It is now 16 weeks that the weekly average price for a gallon of diesel in the U.S. has gone down, according to the Energy Information Administration.
Federal, OOIDA
FMCSA adds more locations for distributing masks to truckers
More locations will receive masks to distribute to truck drivers, the FMCSA confirmed over the weekend. About 800,000 masks will be given to truckers for free.
Federal
USMCA will go into force on July 1, per U.S. trade rep
The U.S. trade representative said USMCA will be begin as scheduled, despite Congress members concerned about complications amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
State
States continue to shuffle primary elections
The novel coronavirus is affecting efforts to shape the fall ballots across the country. States are taking steps to change dates of primaries.
Coronavirus, State, Truck Parking
Michigan closes parking and restrooms at five welcome centers
Lost revenues from COVID-19 has led the Michigan DOT to lay off employees, which has caused the closure of five welcome centers throughout the state.
Coronavirus
OOIDA joins with trucking groups calling for relief for Canadian drivers
A coalition of trucking industry groups have sent a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other Cabinet members asking for more relief for Canadian drivers.
Coronavirus, News
UPDATE: Statehouses working to adapt to coronavirus disruption
The threat of COVID-19 has caused state legislatures all over the country to pursue virtual work plans as others remain suspended or postponed.
Coronavirus
ATRI data quantifies impacts of COVID-19 on truck activity
Intuitively, truckers know how COVID-19 has rattled the industry, but ATRI has crunched the numbers to show just how much truck activity has been affected.
