Crime & Courts, News
Court allows H-2A worker forced to drive trucks to proceed with federal lawsuit
A South African man claims he had to work as a truck driver despite being hired under an H-2A visa to perform farm work.
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Podcast: Lease-purchase agreements something best avoided
When it comes to lease-purchase agreements, OOIDA advises everyone to avoid them at all costs. But some might wonder why.
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Crime & Courts, News, Safety & Security
High-value cargo theft on the rise
The number of high-value cargo theft incidents is on the rise. Here’s the expensive cargo that thieves are targeting.
Federal, News
DOT to extend underride committee’s charter
The Advisory Committee on Underride Protections will have its charter extended through June 2025, according to the U.S. DOT.
News
Kaleb Hammett wins Best of Show at Shell Rotella SuperRigs
Kaleb Hammett of Dodd City, Texas, won $10,000 for Best of Show at the Shell Rotella SuperRigs Truck Show. He also won best lights and interior.
News, State
Vehicle crime bill advances in California Senate
A California crime bill is moving forward that calls for getting tough with individuals who attempt to break into vehicles.
Crime & Courts, News
Werner still on hook for discriminating against hearing-impaired driver
A federal court doubled down on a judgment finding Werner has a history of discriminating against hearing-impaired driver applicants.
News, State, Truck Parking
New rest areas add truck parking in West Texas
New rest areas in Texas offer a combined 116 truck parking spaces. Here’s where the new facilities are and what else they have for truckers.
News, State
Severe weather, bird flu cause states of emergency
Three separate emergency orders are in effect in Iowa and Oklahoma due to the impacts of severe weather and confirmed cases of bird flu.
Federal, News, Safety & Security
CVSA announces dates for annual Brake Safety Week
Dates announced for annual Brake Safety Week. Find out when the campaign will be taking place and some tips to pass inspection.
Opinion
DOT shouldn’t mandate tech before it’s perfected
DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently commented about the bar that must be cleared to mandate a technology. That bar should be a high one.
News, State
State lawmakers in three states work to implement autonomous truck rules
Legislation addressing authorization of autonomous vehicles, including large trucks, is a topic under review at three statehouses.
