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.
Obama Says U.S. May Tap Oil Reserve
President Obama said Friday he is prepared to tap the Strategic Petroleum Reserve if needed to prevent any oil supply disruptions, even as oil prices slipped, news services reported.
Back cradle for drivers
The Orthotic Cradling System is a portable sitting device designed to “float” the user’s spinal system over the sitting surface like a natural shock absorber for comfort and injury prevention. It automatically corrects sitting posture and relieves pain for those who have back discomfort from sitting upright while driving.
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10 Minutes All It Took For McAllen Man to Miss Vegas Flight
A McAllen man is stuck at home Thursday night. His dad and other relatives are celebrating his grandfather’s 75th birthday in Las Vegas.
Southwest Airlines landing in South Carolina
Southwest Airlines lands in South Carolina this weekend, with new flights serving both Charleston and Greenville-Spartanburg. The arrival of the low-fare carrier is expected to save travelers tens of millions on airfare and could mean hundreds of thous…