Intermodal share drops in 4th quarter
FTR Associates reported intermodal market share dipped 0.2 percent in the fourth quarter after steady increases the previous three quarters.
Illinois high court tosses out law that affects truck weight
The Supreme Court of Illinois has upheld that a 2009 state law was unconstitutional because it bundled together a series of unrelated provisions. The decision, if it is carried out, could reset the maximum gross vehicle weight in Illinois back to 73,28…
Montreal bridge restriction well-marked … in French only
A heads up for truckers who travel through Montreal, Canada: Trucks are currently prohibited in the westbound lanes of the Honoré-Mercier Bridge. The trouble is that the warning signs under provincial jurisdiction are in French, and local enforcement …
Indiana bills cover truck fees, licensing
Two Indiana Senate bills cover truck fees and aspiring truckers in the state.
OOIDA surveys truckers on HOS
The proposed hours-of-service regulations make several changes to the existing regs – with the potential to deeply affect some trucking operations. OOIDA is conducting an online survey of its membership to help analyze the implications of the propose…
Nebraska bills cover medical certification, permit extensions
Nebraska state lawmakers are reviewing multiple bills of interest to truck drivers. Among the issues drawing consideration are measures to adhere to federal standards and permit extensions.
Federal transportation hearing Monday in Beckley, WV
The U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee makes its first stop Monday, Feb. 14, on a tour designed to generate interest for a new surface transportation authorization bill. OOIDA supports the passage of such a bill and is encouraging A…
Comment on MoDOT plan to convert aging rest areas to truck-only sites
The Missouri Department of Transportation is urging truck drivers to comment on their plan to convert two of its aging rest areas into truck parking-only sites.
Women in Trucking plan salute at MATS
Women in Trucking Association is hosting the 2nd annual “Salute to the Women Behind the Wheel” at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville. The WIT celebration honoring female drivers begins at noon on Saturday, April 2.
From the LL blog: Drivers need some truckin’ weather
Columnist/trucker Bob Martin says one thing all truckers agree on right now is we could all use a break from the ice and snow. Boy howdy.