Federal, News
FMCSA sharpening focus on broker fraud
While a broker transparency rule pends, FMCSA has taken other measures to address broker fraud, including a new Registration Fraud Team.
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Podcast: Federal underride effort pushes forward
An NHTSA advisory committee has held another meeting, and it appears some on the panel are committed to creating an underride requirement.
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Today's Show
Hours of Service changes to go public
The FMCSA has announced that its proposed changes to the Hours of Service will go public in early June. We’ll bring you what we know at this point.
Today's Show
Freight has yet to spring
Mary McKenna brings us some insight into the current state of the market for trucking services courtesy of the folks at DAT.
News
Meals for 18 Wheels can use volunteers to deliver meals
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.
News, Products & Services
Post-Easter bounce? Spot freight volumes continue to build
Rates and load post volumes slumped leading up to Easter weekend, but load posts since Easter have picked up a bit.
Crime & Courts
C.R. England settles lease-purchase lawsuit for $37.8M
A $37.8 million lawsuit settlement has been reached between C.R. England and truck drivers accusing it of fraudulent lease-purchase agreement recruitment.
Federal
Democrats, White House discuss ‘big and bold’ infrastructure bill
The first meaningful discussion with the White House regarding the highly anticipated infrastructure bill could pave the way for much needed funding.
Federal
FMCSA eyes June 7 to publish proposed changes to hours of service
Truck drivers and the rest of the public may get to see proposed changes to the hours-of-service in early June, according to an FMCSA monthly report.
Truck Parking
The Parking Zone – April 2019
The federal government continues to let truckers down, but some state governments are stepping up to the plate when it comes to truck parking.
Today's Show
States pursue ending time changes
Twelve state legislatures are considering bills that would end the biannual daylight saving time change. Mary McKenna gets the details from Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble.
News, OOIDA
Free pneumonia, shingles vaccine shots available to truckers
Truckers may get vouchers for free pneumonia and shingles vaccines, courtesy of the St. Christopher Fund.
