Federal, News
Truckers to DOT: Stop speed limiter proposal
Many truck drivers called for the removal of FMCSA’s speed limiter proposal as part of the Trump administration’s deregulatory efforts.
Listen Now
Podcast: Park at rest areas? Here’s where more is needed
A report from ATRI takes a look at how much truck parking is available at the nation’s public rest areas – and points to ways to expand it.
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Crime & Courts, News
Caterpillar defect and lawsuit was ‘a hell of a nightmare’ for truckers
Thousands of drivers who bought a truck with a defective Caterpillar engine received a smaller portion of the $60 million settlement after a major error in a class action lawsuit settlement calculation. In the aftermath, some truckers shared their stories about how the defect went beyond repair costs. Of the thousands of claims submitted, many came […]
News
Award aims to honor new drivers with military background
By the end of the year, a truck driver who has recently transitioned from the military will be holding the keys of a new Kenworth T680. Nominations are being sought for the third annual Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award, which goes to the top rookie military veteran driver. Each year, the winner receives a new […]
Fuel prices, News
Utah voters to weigh in on increasing fuel tax for education use
Fresh off the heels of expanding authority to collect tolls on any state roadway, Utah lawmakers have authorized a ballot question to ask voters whether to increase fuel taxes. The state now collects 29.4 cents per gallon on fuel purchases to help cover transportation costs. A portion of revenue from the state’s general fund – […]
News, Tolls
Texas DOT forgives more than $1B in toll late fees
The Texas Department of Transportation will dismiss approximately $1.3 billion in toll late fees for approximately 2.2 million motorists, according to the department. On Wednesday, representatives from the Texas DOT told the state House Transportation Committee about the waiver and how the department plans to move forward with toll collection. Motorists in Texas racked up […]
Opinion
I hate it when the Jake Brake wrinkles my dress
How many times during a working day do each of us hear the word “safety” thrown around? It’s a six-letter word that dictates every aspect of every minute in every day a driver works. If you want to force someone to do something they don’t want to do, just mention their “safety.” It’s a […]
News
The Spirit heads to West Memphis, Ark., and Jon smells the barbecue
Jon Osburn, skipper of the OOIDA touring tractor-trailer The Spirit of the American Trucker, enjoys talking to truckers everywhere, and that is great all by itself, but the trip to his next stop also holds the salivating prospects of good barbecue. The Spirit is scheduled to be at Jerry Fritts Jr. West Memphis, Ark., Petro […]
Crime & Courts, News
Administrative error severely reduces amount each class member will receive in Caterpillar lawsuit
Even after winning a large class action lawsuit against Caterpillar for its failed C13 and C15 engines, class members eventually walked away with significantly less than expected. An administrative error underestimated the number of claims, drastically reducing the amount of money each class member will receive in the $60 million settlement. Epiq Class Actions & […]
News
Oklahoma lawmakers near passage of truck rule changes
Multiple bills moving through the Oklahoma statehouse address truck size and weight rules. The Senate voted 43-1 to advance one bill to shift responsibility for enforcing truck regulations in the state. Sponsored by Sen. Mark Allen, R-Spiro, SB1380 would transfer truck enforcement oversight from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission to the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety. […]
Crime & Courts, News
Trucking companies agree to pay $9.25 million to end California class action
Three trucking companies have agreed to pay a total of $9.25 million to settle a class action lawsuit that claimed hundreds of California truck drivers were misclassified as independent contractors. The proposed agreement with Roadrunner Intermodal Services, Central Cal Transportation, and Morgan Southern was filed April 16 in the U.S. District Court of Eastern California. […]
Crime & Courts, News
Judge tosses lawsuit accusing trucking company of age/disability discrimination
A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit against Michigan trucking company FCA Transport, which was accused of firing an employee of nearly 40 years because of his age and disability. FCA Transport argued they let the employee go because of his behavior towards colleagues. In a lawsuit filed in February 2017, the former employee […]
