Crime & Courts, Federal, News
Feds warn carriers about cargo theft scheme
Cargo theft in the U.S. continues to climb. The FBI is warning carriers about a sophisticated scheme that has cost the industry millions.
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Podcast: Effort in Illinois would cap ‘nuclear verdicts’
An effort in Illinois would put a cap on pain-and-suffering damages in trucking court cases in an attempt to combat “nuclear verdicts.”
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News, State
The Parking Zone – June 2019
Trucks banned at new rest area, Nevada will actually add parking spaces, Love’s had one heck of a month, and nearly 1,000 parking spaces were added in June.
Federal, News
Livestock transportation bill gradually gaining support
A bill that would provide livestock haulers some relief from hours-of-service regulations is gradually gaining support in the House and the Senate.
News
OOIDA recognizes drivers for safe driving records
Sponsored by Shell Rotella, OOIDA’s Safe Driving Award program recognizes truckers for years of driving excellence.
News
The skipper of The Spirit heads home to Boise, Idaho
Jon Osburn guides OOIDA’s tour trailer back to Boise, where he can make sure the plaque commemorating his being named 2016 Citizen Driver is well polished.
News
Four states make rule changes to accommodate truck platoons
Four Upper Midwest states have adjusted regulations about permissible following distances to accommodate truck platoons using driver-assistive technology.
Opinion
ANALYSIS: Teen driver stats and the DRIVE-Safe Act
A recent study by WalletHub breaking down stats for teen drivers may want to give pause to those who support the DRIVE-Safe Act.
News
Proposal eliminates CDL testing provision to ‘streamline process’
FMCSA announced a notice of proposed rulemaking on Thursday, June 27, to streamline the process for CDL training, allowing skills instructors to give tests.
News
DAT Solutions: Van, reefer rates on MembersEdge highest since January
Spot van and reefer rates are high. There is lots of freight for vans, and volume for flatbeds is up too, especially out of L.A. and Stockton, Calif.
News
Oregon cap-and-trade bill proclaimed dead; some have doubts
Oregon’s cap and trade saga may be done. Or not. Intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 80% below 1990 levels by 2050, it would begin in 2021.
Opinion
Pay them and they will come
Survey results from Fusion Recruiting Labs reveal problems with recruiting drivers. Staff Writer Tyson Fisher found the solution: $$$.
