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Trucking industry seeks answers amid marijuana rescheduling proposal
The federal government wants to reschedule marijuana, creating confusion among federally regulated entities, including the trucking industry.
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Podcast: Ryder says transitioning to electric will cost some big bucks
How much will it cost the industry to convert to electric? One company has taken a look at the issue and thinks it has an answer.
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New York bills address addressing road safety
Bills at the New York statehouse cover road safety concerns about snow and ice removal from vehicles, lane use, road rage, and wrong-way drivers.
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Real-world test run of Pilot Flying J’s mobile app
Pilot Flying J invited LL to give a real-world test of the latest version of its app. Although I tested it from the passenger vehicle point of view, many of the same features apply to truckers.
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Court reverses $31M verdict in Navistar MaxxForce engine lawsuit
A Tennessee appeals court has taken Navistar and one of its dealers of the hook for a $31 million verdict against its MaxxForce engines.
Federal, News
FMCSA encourages feedback on hours-of-service plan
A day after FMCSA announced its plan for hours-of-service reform, the agency announced a pair of listening sessions to get feedback.
Federal, News, OOIDA
IRS Form 2290 is due Aug. 31; OOIDA can help
The deadline to pay the federal highway use tax for heavy vehicle and filing Form 2290 is Aug. 31. OOIDA’s Permits and Licensing Department can help.
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Cargo theft numbers down but loss values up slightly for 2Q 2019
Although the average loss value of each cargo theft is higher, fewer cargo thefts have been recorded from April to June, says to a report from SensiGuard.
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Judge tosses Florida law to replace Miami-Dade Expressway Authority
A judge says a law to replace the Miami-Dade Expressway Authority with another toll-collection agency violates a state constitution home-rule provision.
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Appeals court affirms decision to dismiss OOIDA’s Pennsylvania toll suit
A federal appeals court says Pennsylvania Turnpike tolls are constitutional and do not break with the Commerce Clause because Congress approved them.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA calls HOS plan ‘a big step in the right direction’
FMCSA has announced a notice of proposed rulemaking on hours-of-service reform that promises to give truck drivers more flexibility.
Federal, News
Shippers feel little urgency as van freight volume falls 3%
Despite new tariffs on Chinese imports starting this fall, shippers are taking it easy. Freight volume falls while truck availability increases by 3.7%.
