Federal, News
FMCSA grants TIA’s petition on training for brokers
FMCSA has granted a petition from the Transportation Intermediaries Association regarding training requirements for brokers.
Listen Now
Podcast: Economist – pay and safety go hand-in-hand in trucking
A well-paid trucker is a safe trucker. Michael Belzer of Wayne State University concluded that about intrastate and interstate truckers.
The Latest
Federal, Opinion
DSRC – a big fight over an invisible resource
Tech, media, safety groups and even vehicle manufacturers are in a fight over DSRC. It could have serious consequences on U.S. highways of the future.
Crime & Courts, News
Class action lawsuit accuses Chicago of predatory towing
Chicago is asking a federal court to dismiss a class action lawsuit that accuses the city of predatory towing, affecting potentially thousands of motorists.
State
New Hampshire legislator pursues fuel-efficient vehicle fee
A New Hampshire state lawmaker is behind a push to use a fuel-efficient vehicle fee to help the state bridge the gap in lost fuel tax revenue.
OOIDA
OOIDA’s taking Board of Directors nominations through Dec. 31
OOIDA Board of Director nominees must have at least five consecutive years of commercial truck driving experience and of active Association membership.
Crime & Courts
OSHA backs UPS driver who refused to drive without an ELD
A New Hampshire driver for UPS Freight will receive more than $47,000 after filing a whistleblower complaint that UPS forced him to drive without an ELD.
Federal
Garbage hauler Republic Services seeks short haul exemption
The FMCSA will seek public input on another short haul exemption request from the hours of service, this time from waste hauler Republic Services.
Tolls
Connecticut truck-only tolls imminent?
Talks continue in Connecticut to come up with a plan to cover transportation funding needs. The focus for footing the bill now is squarely on truck drivers.
News
Nor’easter causes travel restrictions in several states
If you plan on driving in the Northeast, you might want to check road conditions. Several travel restrictions are in place due to inclement weather.
Fuel prices
Average U.S. diesel price rises by a fraction of a cent
The average U.S. diesel fuel price budges a bit from last Monday; California prices drop two cents more from last week and West Coast 1.6 cents.
Truck Parking
The Parking Zone – November 2019
Here’s something for which to be thankful: lots of new and developing truck stops popped up across the nation in November!
