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More than 150 lawmakers ask EPA to rescind heavy-duty emission rule
More than 150 lawmakers are urging the EPA to rescind its final rule regarding emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles.
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Podcast: Operational costs reach new high
The American Transportation Research Institute’s latest report details the high cost of doing business across the board.
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News, Safety & Security
Paccar recalls nearly 2,000 trucks for display panel indicating wrong gear
Paccar is recalling nearly 2,000 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks for issues with the instrument panel, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration document. This recall only affects trucks with automated transmissions. More specifically, Paccar is recalling select 2014-18 Kenworth T680/T880 trucks and 2017-2018 Peterbilt 567/579 trucks equipped with an automated Eaton UltraShift Plus or […]
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Deadline draws near for comments on SikhsPAC ELD exemption request
One week remains to file comments on an exemption to the electronic logging device mandate for Sikh truckers who haul agricultural commodities. The exemption request was filed by SikhsPAC – a political action committee representing American Sikhs – and the North American Punjabiz Trucker Association. The exemption applies to members of those groups who haul […]
Fuel prices, News
Diesel prices decrease again across the U.S.
The average price of diesel across the U.S. dipped below $3 a gallon, according to ProMiles. The average price also is lower this week than last week in every region across the U.S. The average price of a gallon of on-highway diesel in the U.S. on Monday was down 4.4 cents per gallon from the week […]
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National Registry website outage approaches three-month mark
An FMCSA website remains “under construction” nearly three months after it was hacked on Dec. 1, 2017. Meanwhile, the agency hasn’t provided any estimates for when the site should be working again. The National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners website went down after a security breach on Dec. 1 and didn’t regain functionality until Dec. 14. However, […]
News, Tolls
Minnesota DOT mulls over idea of new tolls with new study
While the federal infrastructure bill is still up in the air, states are trying to find out how to fund their infrastructure needs on their own in the meantime. In Minnesota, the idea of new tolls is floating around the state’s Department of Transportation. As mandated by a Minnesota law signed by the governor last […]
Business, Equipment
Peterbilt introduces the new mega sleeper
Welcome to the Peterbilt 579 UltraLoft Sleeper. It’s not just big – it’s an 80-inch integrated mega sleeper that offers plenty of headroom along with additional storage space. With a focus on the features and amenities drivers have been looking for, it’s sure to light you up. Thanks to input from Peterbilt customers, drivers, owner-operators […]
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 […]
Features, Products & Services
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 […]
News
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 […]
