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FMCSA wants feedback on predatory towing
FMCSA will hold a public meeting on Friday, June 21 aimed at addressing the lack of transparency regarding towing fees.
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President Trump signs Jobs for Our Heroes Act into law
President Donald Trump signed into law on Monday, Jan. 8, a bill that aims to streamline the process by which active-duty military, reservists and veterans receive commercial driver’s licenses. The bill (S1393), which was originally sponsored by Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, amends the FAST Act to allow health professionals employed by the Department of Veterans […]
News, OOIDA
OOIDA supports repeal of emissions requirements for glider kits
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association showed support for the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed rule to repeal emissions requirements for glider kits by filing official comments on Friday, Jan. 5. In a summary of the rule, the repeal of the Phase 2 emissions standards for glider kits is based on a proposed interpretation of the Clean […]
Fuel prices, News
National average for diesel nears $3
The average price of a gallon of on-highway diesel went up 2.3 cents to $2.996 per gallon for the week ending Monday, Jan. 8. This marks the third consecutive increase after three weeks of decreases and the highest prices since Jan. 12, 2015, when diesel was $3.053. Diesel prices went up in nine of 10 […]
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South Carolina bill intended to deter left-lane lollygaggers
If one South Carolina state lawmaker gets his way, slowpokes hanging out in the far left-hand lane of highways in the state would pay more for their indiscretion. South Carolina law already requires any vehicle moving at less than the normal speed of traffic to stay to the right. Exceptions to the lane rule are […]
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Tax reform and trucking
The tax reform bill that Congress voted to approve Dec. 20, contains numerous changes that will affect individuals, as well as businesses large and small. The question everyone has is, “How does tax reform help me?” The bill will be effective for the 2018 tax year and beyond. That means most taxpayers will not see […]
Features, OOIDA Member
OOIDA President, CEO Jim Johnston dies at the age of 78
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association announced today that Jim Johnston, its resilient leader whose enduring vision secured a position on the frontlines for truckers’ rights for more than four decades, died Monday, Jan. 8. Johnston served as OOIDA president and chief executive officer since 1975. “Jim loved every minute he spent behind the wheel as […]
Crime & Courts, News
Former Swift employee embezzled more than $1.6M from trucking company
A former employee of Swift Transportation has pleaded guilty to charges of fraud, money laundering and tax evasion after he embezzled more than $1.6 million from the mega carrier, according to federal court documents. David Dwight Reynolds, 29, of Glendale, Ariz., was hired by Swift in April 2013 as an information technology network engineer. Part […]
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Clock is ticking to pay annual UCR fees
The fees for the Unified Carrier Registration System are finalized, and collection has begun. Members of the UCR board were notified late Friday, Dec. 29, that the agency had submitted a direct final rule to the Office of the Federal Register to be published as soon as possible. The notice published on the Federal Register […]
News, Tolls
Pennsylvania’s 10th annual toll increase begins on Jan. 7
With a new year comes new beginnings –and new Pennsylvania toll rates. The 10th annual toll increase in the Keystone State goes into effect on Jan. 7. The 6 percent toll increase affects E-ZPass and cash customers. Common toll for Class 5 vehicles will go up from $10.17 to $10.78 for E-ZPass users and $14.45 […]
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Trucking jobs decrease in December; up more than 10,000 for the year
Transportation jobs overall scored an 11th consecutive month of job gains in December, albeit a small one. The transport sector netted 1,800 jobs to the economy. However, trucking jobs went down moderately after a small increase in November. For the year, the trucking subsector had a net gain of 10,400 jobs in 2017. The truck […]