Federal, News
FMCSA plans registration modernization meeting for May 29
In an attempt to deter fraud and improve an outdated system, FMCSA is working toward modernizing the registration process.
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Podcast: Will the free market solve truck parking?
Tyson Fisher brings us an update on the truck parking crisis, including plans for tens of thousands of paid truck parking spaces nationwide.
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News, State
Southern California fires spread, causing more road closures and evacuations
The Thomas Fire and Creek Fire in Southern California continue to rage and grow, creating imagery that many are describing as apocalyptic or a Mordor scene from J.R.R. Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings.” Roadways continue to close and mandatory evacuation orders have expanded. As of 11:48 a.m. local time, the Thomas Fire has grown from […]
News, State
Pennsylvania bills would revise towing rules for large trucks
Pennsylvania state lawmakers are pursuing rule changes that would apply to towing tractor-trailers. One new bill offered by Sen. Robert Tomlinson, R-Bucks, would revise towing requirements in an effort to enhance road safety for tow truck operators and other motorists. Pennsylvania law requires tow truck operators to tow disabled tractor-trailers to the nearest place of […]
News, OOIDA
OOIDA seeks nominees to join its Board of Directors
You have until the end of the year to nominate someone to join the OOIDA Board of Directors as an alternate board member. Every two years OOIDA holds an election for board alternates. Alternates are elected to two-year terms by and from the membership. All current alternate board member terms expire in 2019, so it’s […]
Business
Daseke acquires three trucking companies valued at more than $300 million
Trucking company Daseke Inc., based in Addison, Texas, has recently announced its acquisition of three trucking firms, according to a news release. Although Daseke did not disclose the amount paid, Reuters calculated the combined revenue of the three companies at $320 million. Daseke, the largest flatbed and specialized transportation company in North America, has acquired […]
Federal, News
Study suggests NHTSA could communicate recall information more effectively
What good is a recall notification if you never receive it? That was the crux of a Government Accountability Office study that looked into how consumers receive and access vehicle recall information. GAO found that a major issue was a lack of electronic communications to consumers. In a focus group sample of 94 consumers, GAO […]
News, State
New Michigan law intended to curb ‘skimming’ at fuel pumps
A new law in Michigan requires fuel stations to put in place protections intended to prevent payment card “skimming” at fuel pumps. The devices are attached to external fuel pump payment card readers. The small devices, or “skimmers,” are designed to steal and store debit and credit card data. The data can then be retrieved […]
News, State
Wildfires in Southern California close roads as thousands evacuate
Peak wildfire season may be over, but the threat is far from it. The Thomas Fire just north of Santa Paula, Calif., is burning approximately 45,000 acres as of press time, forcing thousands of evacuations and several highway closures. Two separate fires in Los Angeles County also are threatening residents and motorists. According to the […]
OOIDA, TRACER Alert
TRACER ALERT: Maroon Kenworth stolen in Miami Beach
A maroon 1999 Kenworth T2000 was reported stolen on Dec. 3 at 167 NE 6th Avenue in Miami Beach, Fla. The truck has “Triple J Freight” on the doors. TRACER lists a Florida license plate of A2329Z and a VIN number of 1XKTDU9X2XJ790029 for the truck. A $500 reward is offered for information leading to […]
Fuel prices, News
Diesel price roller coaster sends prices slightly down
The average price of a gallon of on-highway diesel went down four-tenths of a cent to $2.922 per gallon for the week ending Monday, Dec. 4. This marks the first decrease after a short-lived increase last week, which was preceded by a one-week decrease. Diesel prices went down in seven of 10 regions in the […]
News, State
Wisconsin Assembly passes bill calling on new truckers to help combat trafficking
The state of Wisconsin could soon be added to the growing list of states across the country to call on professional drivers to help curb human trafficking. The Wisconsin Assembly voted unanimously to advance a bill to the Senate to mandate that prospective truck drivers receive training on trafficking prevention. Specifically, a course would be […]
