Federal, News
GOP lawmakers introduce resolution to undo EPA’s new emission standards
One month after the EPA finalized tougher truck emission standards, Republican lawmakers are attempting to quash them.
Listen Now
Podcast: Is renewable diesel an alternative to electric?
A new American Transportation Research Institute report includes promising data on renewable diesel. Jeff Short explains the details.
The Latest
Products & Services
DAT Solutions: Spot load-to-truck ratios slip, pull rates lower
Load posts and volumes have settled down since Hurricane Dorian has passed, and rates have decreased also. Reconstruction is pushing flatbed rates up, though.
OOIDA, State
California worker classification bill signed into law
California Assembly Bill 5, which is aimed at preventing businesses from misclassifying workers in the state, was signed into law.
State
Pennsylvania bill would increase electric truck weight
An effort underway in the Pennsylvania statehouse would adopt a federal weight exemption for battery-powered electric tractor-trailers.
Crime & Courts
Idaho Supreme Court defines ‘CDL holder’ in lifetime ban case
In most cases, multiple DUIs would warrant a lifetime CDL ban, but a dispute over what “CDL holder” means made its way to Idaho’s Supreme Court.
News
Meals for 18 Wheels helps truckers caught in a bind
Through the Meals for 18 Wheels Facebook page, volunteers can sign up to deliver meals to truckers caught in a pickle by circumstances beyond their control.
Opinion
Dear ELD providers: You should have planned better
How’s this for irony? The device that helped usher in hours-of-service reform is threatening to delay truckers the relief they need.
State
California bill won’t create ‘doomsday’ scenario, OOIDA says
OOIDA says the California bill aimed at preventing workers from being misclassified will not end the owner-operator model in the state.
OOIDA, Tolls
Federal appeals court will not rehear OOIDA’s toll lawsuit
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is evaluating options after a federal appeals court decided not to rehear its Pennsylvania toll suit.
State
Online voter registration available in 37 states
More and more states are simplifying the process for professional drivers and others to vote through online registration resources.
Crime & Courts
Rhode Island couple sentenced for falsifying inspection reports
Leslie and Robert Cucino sentenced on Monday for their role in coercing drivers of their trucking companies to falsify records.
