Crime & Courts, Federal, News
Supreme Court overturns Chevron doctrine, stripping power from federal agencies
The Supreme Court dismantled the Chevron doctrine, a devastating blow to federal agencies’ ability to interpret laws when establishing rules.
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Podcast: What can we expect out of new FMCSA leader?
FMCSA’s new acting administrator has a long history in the DOT – and it may offer a guide for those wondering where the agency is headed.
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Crime & Courts, News
New Mexico appellate court affirms record-breaking $165M award for FedEx crash victims
An appellate court in New Mexico has affirmed an enormous jury award for the family of a mother and daughter killed in a crash involving a FedEx driver. The $165 million award is the largest ever in New Mexico. On Feb. 6, the Court of Appeals of New Mexico filed an opinion on a district […]
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Book report: Trucking authors pen books on a variety of topics
Spending hours on the highway and at truck stops across the nation gives a person plenty of time to think. Some OOIDA members and other truckers put those thoughts to paper. Some of the books are about trucking, while others include such topics as the Cold War and overcoming an abusive childhood. Here’s a quick […]
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More states put forth bills asking feds for ELD relief
More statehouses are offering legislation aimed to ask federal authorities to provide truckers relief from the ELD mandate or to limit funding for its enforcement. Proposals in the legislatures of Alabama, Missouri, Idaho and Wyoming have been put forth this week. Fifteen bipartisan members of Alabama’s House of Representatives are co-sponsoring a resolution offered by Rep. Johnny […]
Crime & Courts, News
Jury finds three of four ex-Pilot Flying J employees guilty in fuel rebate scam
A Tennessee jury has returned guilty verdicts for three of the four former Pilot Flying J employees on trial for fraud and conspiracy, including former Pilot president Mark Hazelwood. Three other former Pilot Flying J employees were on trial as well, including former vice president of national sales Scott Wombold, and regional saleswomen Heather Jones […]
News, Tolls
Connecticut governor looks to fuel taxes, tolls to fund transportation
Tolls and other taxes are among the options touted by Connecticut’s governor to help the state address transportation needs. Gov. Dannel Malloy wants to make adjustments to the current two-year state budget. His recently unveiled proposal includes increasing fuel taxes and tolls. It also includes a new tax on tires. The Democratic governor has warned […]
Fuel prices, News
President Trump entertains idea of 25-cent fuel tax increase
Shortly after releasing his infrastructure plan, President Trump held a meeting with lawmakers on Wednesday to discuss details. According to one senator at the meeting, Trump threw out the idea of increasing fuel taxes by 25 cents, the same proposal made by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., acknowledged that Trump had […]
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Comments now open on ELD exemption request from National Electrical Contractors Association
An exemption request from the electronic logging device mandate asks to allow electrical contractors who drive utility-service commercial vehicles to record their duty status changes with paper logs is now open for public comment. The National Electrical Contractors Association, a Washington, D.C.-based group advocating on behalf of its membership, has requested the exemption. The Federal […]
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Freight index continues streak of setting new record high
The Transportation Services Index, which measures freight movement in tons and ton-miles, shows freight transportation reaching another all-time high in December, including a modest increase in trucking. Trucking freight jumped forward for a sixth consecutive month, increasing from 148.3 to 149, an increase of less than 1 percent. Numbers from the American Trucking Associations reveal […]
News, Tolls
Maine bill calls for all-electronic tolls on turnpike
A Maine bill calls for directing the Maine Turnpike Authority to install and implement an all-electronic tolling, or AET, system for any new or rebuilt toll facilities. The Turnpike Authority is planning to build a new toll facility in the town of York. The cost to replace the existing toll facility at the turnpike’s southern […]
News, OOIDA
OOIDA’s Compliance Connection program helps owner-operators manage paperwork
No matter the size, managing a fleet of trucks and drivers can be burdensome. Keeping tabs on which truck and which driver is compliant can be difficult and easy to forget. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is now offering a new program to relieve a lot of that burden called Compliance Connection. Compliance Connection is […]
