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A NHTSA advisory committee has held another meeting, and it appears some on the panel are committed to creating an underride requirement. Ken Riddle, director of FMCSA’s Office of Registration, announced a number of new measures, including the formation of a dedicated team, to tackle the problem of fraud. Also, a coffee company that highlights the trucking industry is picking up speed and popularity. Then, Marty ...

An effort in Illinois would put a cap on pain-and-suffering damages in trucking court cases in an attempt to combat “nuclear verdicts.” Also, Lewie Pugh, Doug Morris and Paul Torlina of OOIDA discuss the recent meeting of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance and how it could affect you. Then, “normal” and “stable...

A handful of states are considering measures that are meant to deter protesters from exercising their First Amendment rights on highways. Also, an effort underway right now in South Dakota is designed to combat human trafficking – and to involve truckers in the effort. Then, we sit down with OOIDA's Truck Insurance Department to discuss what additional coverage you should consider.

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The U.S. EPA is forging ahead with strict new emission standards for heavy-trucks. We’ll explain why OOIDA objects. As Baltimore recovers from the recent bridge collapse, several issues need to be resolved – including truck parking. Also, the 35th annual Make-A-Wish Mother's Day Convoy will pay homage to the very first Make-A-Wish kid, who started it all. And as the OOIDA Board of Directors meets this week, membe...

A well-paid trucker is a safe trucker. Michael Belzer of Wayne State University concluded that about both intrastate and interstate truckers. Also, the CVSA wants FMCSA to change inspection report procedures. Meanwhile, a rare unanimous decision by the Supreme Court has implications for the trucking industry.

An FMCSA Research Forum is coming up next week, and what comes out of it could have a significant impact on your life as a truck driver. Meanwhile, a request by Florida for an exemption from CDL testing rules failed to succeed. Also, a man who started as a funeral director talks about what led him to a career in trucking. And Marty Ellis has noticed something that truckers should look for – signs that indicate th...

The unofficial start to produce season has been announced. On this week's Market Update, we'll discuss with Robert Rouse of DAT how that will impact certain markets. Also, heat remains the No. 1 enemy of your tires, but there ...

The push for electric trucks generates a lot of concerns. But what about hybrid semis? Revoy, a California-based company, is investing heavily in the technology and thinks it might be the future. Plus, while a few states move to address the truck parking problem, several others are looking at changes to their move-over laws.

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A lot of people assume that using CBD products is safe for truck drivers, but is that really the case? Plus, weigh stations are a regular part of life for truckers, but more and more scales are virtually invisible to those who drive over them. And finally, we’ll break down OOIDA’s concerns about the cybersecurity vulnerabilities of electronic logging devices on the heels of a research paper that shines a spotli...

The list of big cities instituting truck parking bans keeps getting longer. We’ll have updates on the cities giving truckers the cold shoulder, the cities and states adding truck parking spots and more. Then, we’ll hand out roses to those who are doing right by truckers – and razzberries to those who aren’t – in our latest installment of Roses and Razzberries. And finally, cybercriminals have found a new way to...

To say that participation in FMCSA’s under-21 pilot program has been lackluster would be an understatement. We’ll have analysis of the new data, as well as details on the road to reopen the Key Bridge. Then, we’ll break down how the mainstream media is covering – and the general public is reacting – to the EPA’s strict new heavy-truck emission rule and the latest developments with autonomous technology. We’ll w...

When the mandate for electronic logging devices began, so did the concerns about what hackers might be able to do if they were to gain access. And now we know it can be done – because researchers at Colorado State University did it. They tell us how they hacked an ELD, what happened when they did and what the implications could be. Then, Brent Hutto of Truckstop says there are signs of new life on the spot mark...

A new survey from AAA indicates just how anxious the general public is about self-driving vehicles – although it’s a slightly different story when it comes to driver-assist technologies. Plus, we’ll break down the new beneficial ownership information reporting requirements for small-business truckers. And finally, Florida gets serious about predatory towing reforms, while Wisconsin punts on a bill that would ha...

From Kentucky to Missouri and other states in between, more and more state legislatures are taking aim at predatory towing practices. What’s behind the current trend? Plus, an update on the Florida Trucking Association’s Share the Road program. And finally, state and federal regulators come together with industry stakeholders for the Missouri Commercial Motor Vehicle Strategic workshop.

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While a lot of truckers are fanatics about maintaining their rigs, obvious things that should be taken care of are sometimes overlooked. We break down the most commonly overlooked maintenance items. Then, analysis of the EPA’s new emission standards for heavy trucks and FMCSA’s push to water down CDL training requirements. And finally, a look at a photo series dedicated to female truck drivers.

OOIDA has given the FMCSA and its Truck Leasing Task Force an earful regarding what should be done about lease-purchase contracts. Also, Marty Ellis talks about shippers and receivers who have shown through their actions that they care about the truckers who pick up from and deliver to their facilities. And a trucking couple was just three miles away from the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore when it collapse...

The number of cargo theft incidents across the board spiked in 2023. Keith Lewis of CargoNet breaks down what’s behind the dramatic increase. Also, Erin Buchanan of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development explains why truckers need to avoid a construction zone on I-20 and where they should travel instead to avoid fines. And the spot market continues to pick up speed as we move further into spri...

New Jersey soon will increase the tax on both gas and diesel fuel – and a new law means those increases will continue to be automatic. Meanwhile, six states have legislation in the works dealing with ticket quotas. Also, Rodolfo Giacoman of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance talks about the CVSA’s International Driver Excellence Award. And how many tickets is too many? We speak with the guys at Road Law to fi...

OOIDA’s Lewie Pugh joined a call with U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg about the Baltimore Bridge Collapse, and discussed how it’s affecting truckers. Also, trucking radio legend Dave Nemo recently announcement his retirement. We’ll chat with him about what his plans are, and hear about his career and the Last Ride of the Road Gang. And the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced it will is...