Federal, News
Buttigieg calls for policies to protect truckers against predatory towing
Policies to protect truckers from predatory towing fees are crucial, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttiegig said during a recent meeting.
Listen Now
Podcast: What you can do about the push for electric trucks
In a few years, proposed emission standards would require 25% of new trucks to be all electric. So what can you do? We’ll offer some advice.
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Potentially active hurricane season could affect fuel, oil
U.S. fuel and natural gas analysts are keeping an eye on the potentially strong hurricane season that is being forecast by NOAA.
News, State
Speed, red-light camera rule revisions approved, pursued in 12 states
Speed camera and red-light camera use is a topic of rule revisions approved and pursued at 12 statehouses across the country.
Crime & Courts, Federal, News
FHWA challenging ruling that struck down greenhouse gas rule
FHWA is asking the Fifth Circuit to reverse a ruling that invalidated a new rule regulating transportation-related greenhouse gases.
Opinion
Trucks and the U.S. Postal Service
Three years ago, the United States Postal Service announced it would cut back on air transport and put more mail on trucks.
Federal, News
Truck Leasing Task Force plans meetings in June, July
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Truck Leasing Task Force will resume with meetings scheduled in June and July.
News
Union officials warn strike could lead to repeat of ‘chaos’ at border
A strike by Canadian border agents could have a big impact on commercial traffic. Here’s what the workers are seeking.
News
TravelCenters of America rounding up for St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund
TravelCenters of America announced the start of its 2024 Round Up campaign that benefits the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund.
Equipment, Federal, News
Feds add ELD back to approved list one day after removing it
A recently revoked electronic logging device has been reinstated by FMCSA. Find out which device was added back to the approved list.
News, State
Louisiana lawmakers review commercial vehicle issues
Two Louisiana bills moving through the legislature address concerns related to commercial vehicle liability and towing rules.
News
OOIDA encourages support of bill to stop freight fraud
A bipartisan bill introduced in the House on Wednesday, May 22 aims to fight back against freight fraud, and OOIDA is lending its support.