Highway trust viable through 2012, LaHood says
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood stated this week that the Highway Trust Fund will be OK until at least the end of fiscal year 2012. The Trust Fund has flirted with a near-zero balance a few times since 2008.
Comment period extended for EOBR mandate
The FMCSA has extended the comment period for a proposed rule regarding electronic on-board recorders and hours-of-service supporting documents. The comment period that had been scheduled to end April 4 has been extended through May 23 at the request o…
Pot bust points to flaws in cross-border trucking
On the very day that President Barack Obama and Mexico President Felipe Calderon announced that a cross-border trucking program is imminent, a major drug bust in Arizona did little to bolster arguments that Mexican trucks won’t bring problems with th…
States discuss driver’s licensing of illegal immigrants
Two states allow illegal immigrants to obtain full-blown driver’s licenses. One more state offers a permit that allows them to drive, but not use the license as an ID. In these and other states, lawmakers are discussing legislation that would change …
Texas eyes change to allow idling during rest periods, accepts comments
Eighteen months after Texas began enforcing strict idling limits in many of its largest cities and counties, the state may consider allowing idling in order to help truckers obtain proper rest during federally mandated breaks.
March 15: What’s next in the OOIDA Business Webinar series?
Ever wonder how a one-truck business with one driver gets “randomly selected” for a drug test? The answer is: You must belong to a certified consortium. If you don’t, you can get fined up to $10,000. This and more info is part of OOIDA’s curren…
America’s Truck Wash & Chrome: glory days gone
When you call the number at America’s Truck Wash and Chrome in Triadelphia, WV, the message says: “We are now closed, both the internal division and the chrome shop.” The building may be vacant today, but the business clearly wrote a chapter in t…
Ports react to Japan quake tsunami
Two Southern California ports took precautionary measures in response to the tsunami advisory.
Rule proposes more hazmat training, safety
Proposed rule would require additional training for employees and new safety requirements for motor carriers and facilities.
Congressman criticizes trucking plan
By Jill Dunn A congressional critic of the previous cross-border trucking program with Mexico has demanded the U.S. Department of Transportation justify the planned program.