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Crime & Courts, News

Trucker found guilty of setting fire to multiple Swift trailers

A trucker with an axe to grind has been found guilty of setting Swift trailers on fire in a multi-state arson spree spanning two years.

Federal, News, Safety & Security, Uncategorized

British Columbia proposes fine increases for infrastructure crashes

Carriers involved in infrastructure crashes in British Columbia face the highest fines of their kind in Canada. Find out why the province is looking to make them even higher.

News

Sherman Minton Bridge reopens to traffic

The Sherman Minton Bridge was closed to traffic on Friday, March 8 for repair. As of Wednesday, March 13, the bridge had reopened.

Federal, News

Biden administration releases plan addressing charging infrastructure for zero-emission trucks

The federal government has published a charging infrastructure plan it hopes will accelerate the deployment of zero-emission trucks.

Federal, News

SEC removes proposed scope 3 requirements

Last week, the Securities and Exchange Commission removed its proposed scope 3 requirements. OOIDA asked the SEC to do so in 2022.

News, State

New Jersey bill would extend current fuel tax rule

A New Jersey bill picking up steam at the statehouse would extend diesel and gas tax rule and add a new transportation revenue source.

Fuel prices, News

EIA adjusts crude oil forecast

An update to the crude oil forecast was among the notable changes in EIA’s March short-term outlook. Other prices could continue to lower.

News, State

Florida Trucking Association promoting road safety, awareness

The Florida Trucking Association’s annual road safety and awareness campaign, called “Share the Road,” has been launched across the state.

Federal, News

U.S. Postal Service lacks oversight of contracted trucker safety, report finds

A report reveals that the U.S. Postal Service fails to track and monitor trucker safety when awarding contracts, sparking federal legislation.

Federal, News

FMCSA extends lease-purchase comment period

Truck drivers will now have a little more time to provide information about predatory lease-purchase agreements to FMCSA.