Federal, News
Buttigieg updates Senate on NHTSA’s impaired-driving rulemaking
A rulemaking aimed at taking impaired drivers off the road received more than 18,000 comments, DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.
Listen Now
Podcast: A private approach to truck parking
Trent Cameron, CEO and co-founder of Outpost, shares his company’s ambitious plan to dot the nation with private truck parking lots.
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News
Auction benefitting Truckers Against Trafficking is Friday
A special edition Kenworth with a 76-inch sleeper is being auctioned Friday, May 17, to raise funds for the nonprofit Truckers Against Trafficking.
News
Texas bill would improve ports of entry wait times
A bill in the Texas legislature addresses the increase in trade traffic at the Texas-Mexico border and to aid perishable loads crossing into South Texas.
Tolls
Connecticut governor receives anti-toll petition with 100,000 names
Shortly after state Republicans bashed the Democrats’ toll proposal during a news conference, Connecticut residents have joined the fight against tolls.
Tolls
Poll reveals support for Maryland’s express lane toll plan
While some D.C. lawmakers are trying to stop Maryland’s toll proposal, a recent poll suggests D.C. residents are perfectly fine with it.
OOIDA
OOIDA plans fall seminar for potential owner-operators
OOIDA is preparing a three-day Truck to Success seminar for company drivers considering what it takes to become an owner-operator. The dates: Sept. 10-12.
Federal, News
FMCSA seeks comments on expanded pilot program for younger drivers
The FMCSA seeks comments on a potential second pilot program to allow 18, 19 and 20-year-olds to operate a commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce.
Fuel prices, News
Illinois bills call for significant fuel tax and vehicle fee increases
Work continues at the Illinois statehouse to address transportation funding needs via increases to fuel tax rates and vehicle fees.
Crime & Courts
Court dismisses Alabama trucking company’s lawsuit against FMCSA
An appeals court has dismissed a lawsuit by Flat Creek Transportation that claimed the FMCSA unfairly targeted the Alabama company for compliance reviews.
News
With International Roadcheck coming, here’s data from 2018
International Roadcheck, set for June 4-6, is an enforcement period targeting commercial motor vehicles and drivers. Check what was found in 2018.
Fuel prices
Average diesel price in U.S. drops after weeks of increases
Diesel prices are rising on the West Coast, particularly in California, but the price for a gallon across the U.S. dropped by a penny since a week ago.
