Trucking firms, drivers debate flying rock dangers
Trucking companies say that accounts of rocks flying off the backs of trucks and striking car windshields don’t add up, considering the industry’s safety checks.
U.S. Postal Service to cut 7,500 jobs, close offices
The U.S. Postal Service said on Thursday it would cut 7,500 jobs and close seven district offices and 2,000 post offices as it handles less mail and faces greater staff costs and competition from FedEx and United Parcel Service .
Texas truck bills cover towing, trailers, insurance
Trucking issues are drawing attention at the Texas capitol as lawmakers address towing rules, trailer fees, and insurance requirements. One bill would regulate the towing and storage of vehicles, including trucks, in the state. OOIDA Executive Vice Pre…
North Dakota lawmakers approve bills covering truck issues
Two North Dakota bills that address trucking issues are nearing the governor’s desk. One bill covers medical certification requirements while another bill addresses excess size or weight vehicles.
Trustees still sorting through Eastern Livestock’s financial collapse
Bankruptcy trustees for Eastern Livestock and East-West Trucking agree that it’s still too early to tell if truckers will be paid for loads they hauled for one of the largest cattle brokerages, which abruptly collapsed in November 2010.
March 29: What’s next in the OOIDA Business Webinar series?
If you are planning to go into the trucking business on your own, this webinar is a must. The current series is titled “Operating Under Your Own Authority,” and on Tuesday, March 29, the class topic will be cost of operations and tax issues.
Among exhibitors gearing up for MATS: Trucker’s Helper
The Mid-America Trucking show is just around the corner – next week, in fact, and already exhibitors are gearing up to take on Louisville. One such exhibitor is John Ewing, owner of Trucker’s Helper, a company that specializes in accounting softwar…
MATS extends online registration
This year marks the 40th anniversary for the Mid-America Trucking Show. According to the show management, 70,000-plus attendees are expected and with that kind of line to get in, MATS has extended the online registration to March 29.
From the LL blog: VIPR Club
What’s the Transportation Security Administration’s VIPR program? They can’t exactly say, but Staff Writer Charlie Morasch says it appears cops working under VIPR can search your truck at the drop of a hat. WHAT?
Schneider National raises van owner-operator pay
Van owner-operators are eligible to earn 95 cents per mile, a 5-cent per mile increase, Green Bay, Wis.-based Schneider National announced today. Schneider owner-operators will earn 92 cents per mile and an additional 3 cents per mile in a quarterly performance premium. Up to $1.65 per mile with short haul premiums can be earned, the […]