Federal, News, Truck Parking
Approps bill includes truck parking funding, speed limiter prohibition
The annual THUD appropriations bill was released Wednesday, June 26. Truckers’ top concerns of parking and speed limiters are addressed.
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Podcast: A look into the ‘driver shortage’ uncovers something else
A Georgia state senator discusses an effort to look into the “driver shortage” and what sorts of trucking problems came to light instead.
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FMCSA extends comment period on personal conveyance guidelines
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended the public comment period regarding a notice of proposed regulatory guidance concerning the use of a commercial motor vehicle for personal conveyance until Feb. 20. Originally, the deadline for comments was Jan. 18, but the FMCSA granted the American Trucking Associations’ request for a 30-day extension. The […]
News, Tolls
Indiana toll talk to meet road block?
Toll roads continue to be a topic of conversation at the Indiana statehouse. Two state lawmakers want to quell any possibility that tolls could be collected on Indianapolis-area interstates. The effort from Republican Senators Mike Delph of Carmel and Michael Young of Indianapolis come one year after state lawmakers approved a transportation bill to raise […]
Crime & Courts, News
Mississippi man pleads guilty to charges stemming from fake CDL certifications
A Mississippi CDL examiner has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from his role in fraudulently granting CDL certifications well after he was fired from his job at a third-party CDL training and certification company, according at U.S. Department of Transportation news release. Derrious Dillon had worked for a company that trained and certified people looking […]
News, Safety & Security
Winter Storm Inga dumps ice, snow in the South; HOS waivers in place
Winter Storm Inga has caused unusually frigid temperatures in the South, resulting in at least nine deaths and major traffic problems. Several states have issued a declaration of emergency, exempting certain truckers from hours-of-service rules. Extending from Texas all the way to the Southeast, freezing temperatures and snow has plagued portions of the country not […]
Features, OOIDA Member
OOIDA members qualify for $1,000 off on Kenworth trucks
OOIDA members can get a rebate of $1,000 on the purchase price of a Kenworth sleeper truck during 2018. Kenworth and OOIDA are offering the promotion for the 16th consecutive year. OOIDA members can choose from a Kenworth T680 or T880 with a 52-inch or larger factory-installed sleeper or Kenworth T660, T800 and W900 glider […]
Crime & Courts, News
CRST says trainee didn’t provide prescription stating he required a service dog
With the case now moved to Iowa, CRST International continues to dispute the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s claims that the trucking company violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by rescinding a job offer to a military veteran. The EEOC originally filed the complaint with a Florida federal court in March 2017, alleging that the Cedar […]
Federal, News
Government report highlights economic importance of transportation
Truckers know that the trucking industry drives the economy, both literally and metaphorically. The Bureau of Transportation Statistics has quantified the transportation sector’s contribution to the economy with its recently released 2017 Transportation Economic Trends. As the report points out, transportation “makes economic activity possible and serves as a major economic activity itself.” The report […]
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Road Dog channel to premiere Women in Trucking
Starting this weekend, SiriusXM will have a weekly show dedicated to the women of the trucking industry. Women in Trucking, a live call-in show on SiriusXM Road Dog channel 146, is scheduled to premiere at 11 a.m. EST on Saturday, Jan. 20. The two-hour show will be hosted by Ellen Voie, who is president and CEO […]
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Mississippi House approves funds for road and bridge work
Transportation funding is an ongoing struggle at the Mississippi statehouse. Multiple bills halfway through the statehouse could signal progress on efforts to address a projected $400 million annual shortfall. The Magnolia State relies on about $1 billion each year in federal funds and from state sources, including the 18-cent fuel excise tax and truck fees. […]
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DAT Solutions: Rates dip as truckers head back to work
Freight activity on DAT MembersEdge keeps growing, as the number of posted loads was 17 percent higher during the week ending Jan. 13. While demand for trucks has pushed rates and load-to-truck ratios to record levels, national average rates were softer last week. What gives? People are back to work. After holidays, disruptive weather, and […]
