Federal, News
Rep. Collins: Minimum insurance increase would ‘destroy’ trucking
A bill that would increase carriers’ minimum insurance to $5 million would “destroy the trucking industry,” a member of Congress said.
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Podcast: Will congressional action shut down push for electric vehicles?
Four members of Congress are working to blunt the Biden administration’s push for electric vehicles. But will they have a real effect?
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Fuel prices
Rocky Mountain, West Coast diesel prices keep dropping
The national average price for a gallon of diesel fuel in the U.S. dropped a half cent from a week ago, but the average for the Rockies dropped 3.4 cents.
News
Trucking among most fatal occupations, according to federal report
More than 800 truckers were killed on the job in 2018, the most among all jobs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statisitics’ occupation deaths report.
Opinion
What drives me crazy? Probably some of the same things as you, Paula
Memories of the Qualcomm flashing and screaming like the world was going to end apparently still trigger me, but Paula from Denver makes some sense.
Federal, OOIDA
OOIDA provides answers about Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
Not sure what you need to do to stay compliant with the drug and alcohol clearinghouse before Jan. 6. OOIDA will walk you through the process.
News
October NAFTA value marks first decline streak since 2016
NAFTA freight suffered its largest year-to-year loss for 2019 in October, while at the same time experiencing the second-largest monthly gain for the year.
OOIDA
OOIDA needs Board of Directors nominations by year end
OOIDA Board of Director nominees must have at least five consecutive years of commercial truck driving experience and of active Association membership.
Federal, News
House passes USMCA; OOIDA applauds trucking provisions
By a large margin, the House of Representatives passed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which includes provisions protecting U.S. truckers.
News
GDS Express shutting down, drivers report
At least two truck drivers, who are requesting their anonymity, have reported to OOIDA that Akron, Ohio-based GDS Express is closing.
State, Tolls
Massachusetts transportation funding options all over the board
Transportation funding options under review at the Massachusetts statehouse would tap tolls, higher fuel taxes, and implement a vehicle-miles traveled tax.
Products & Services
DAT Solutions: Spot rates ride strong holiday freight volumes
Holiday freight volume has been keeping spot rates high. Van rates are up and reefer rates haven’t eased up.
