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.
Listen Now
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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News
New Jersey intersection ranks as worst truck bottleneck in the nation
No, not Atlanta’s Spaghetti Junction this time. The worst truck bottleneck is New Jersey’s I-95-SR 4 interchange in Fort Lee
Opinion
NEMF, a big carrier with a colorful history, goes bust
New England Motor Freight has filed for bankruptcy. The 101-year-old NEMF has been linked to Jimmy Hoffa, a Supreme Court justice, and the Beatles.
Business, Equipment, OOIDA
OOIDA members get $1,000 on new Kenworth sleeper
OOIDA members are eligible for $1,000 in savings on qualifying purchases of new Kenworth sleeper trucks during 2019.
Crime & Courts, News, State
California A.G. asks court to dismiss challenge to Dynamex decision
The California attorney general filed a motion in federal court to dismiss a trucking association’s claims that a previous California Supreme Court decision is pre-empted by the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act and violates the Commerce Clause. Attorney General Xavier Becerra made the request on Feb. 7 to the U.S. District Court for the Southern […]
Federal, News, OOIDA
Despite delay due to shutdown, hours-of-service reform nearing
Reform of hours of service regulations for commercial drivers was a hot topic of conversation when OOIDA execs recently met with FMCSA officials.
Opinion
Truckers are paying for our ‘free’ two-day shipping
According to ATRI’s recent e-commerce report, consumers expect free two-day shipping. Nothing is free. So who’s paying for it? Truckers.
News, State
Texas bills seek to strengthen truck height, weight rules
Texas state legislators are pursuing efforts to help enforce truck rules that include overweight and over-height violations.
Fuel prices, News
Average price for diesel across U.S. sits tight for a week
The U.S. average price for a gallon of diesel remains exactly the same as a week ago, according to the federal Energy Information Administration.
News
Nearly 7,000 Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks recalled for seat belt issue
Paccar is recalling nearly 7,000 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks over an issue with the seat belt assembly, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration documents.
News
Clutch issue prompts recall of nearly 7,000 Freightliners and Western Stars
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling nearly 7,000 Freightliner and Western Star trucks over a clutch assembly issue.
