Federal, News
FMCSA plans registration modernization meeting for May 29
In an attempt to deter fraud and improve an outdated system, FMCSA is working toward modernizing the registration process.
Listen Now
Podcast: Why are shippers making truckers download apps?
Has a shipper asked you to download an app onto your smartphone? This may be to track loads – but it may also be doing a lot more.
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Crime & Courts, News, State
Trafficking charges dropped for security men protecting semi cargo of hemp
Charges of marijuana trafficking are expected to be dropped in Oklahoma for two men hired to provide security for a semitrailer filled with hemp.
News, State
Trucker sues shipper for improper loading after truck tips over
A trucker is suing the company that loaded his truck after his tractor-trailer tipped over on the highway a short distance from the shipping location.
News, State
Massachusetts governor introduces $18 billion transportation bond bill
Gov. Charlie Baker’s five-year, $18 billion transportation bond bill includes a first-of-its-kind plan to keep commuters off roads during peak congestion.
Federal, News, State
Jury orders Swift to pay CRST more than $15 million in driver poaching case
A jury sides with CRST, saying Swift Transportation interfered with CRST’s driving training/employment contract. They called it “unjust enrichment.”
Federal, News, OOIDA
Tax Fairness for Workers Act would provide relief to company drivers
Another lawmaker has co-sponsored the Tax Fairness for Workers Act. OOIDA is supportive of the bill, which would restore the per diem for company drivers.
News
FMCSA wants to make crash preventability determination program permanent
FMCSA announced on July 31 that it wants to make its crash preventability determination program permanent.
News
Trucker Buddies, OOIDA has student gifts for when you visit
OOIDA can supply student gifts if a professional truck driver takes part in the student mentoring program Trucker Buddy International and visits a class.
News
What are the top issues facing trucking?
The American Transportation Research Institute has released its annual survey to find out the top issues facing the trucking industry.
News
DAT Solutions: Led by summer produce, California freight volumes heat up
California summer produce is coming on. Volume out of Los Angeles jumped 6% and produce is strong from the San Francisco and Fresno, Calif., markets.
Opinion
If the FMCSA had commercials like prescription drug companies
Perhaps someone should make commercials for the FMCSA about how some of the rules and regs they make have “side effects that may vary and could include.”
