Delta No. 2 in passengers in January
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport saw more passengers in January than at any other U.S. airport, while its main carrier Delta Air Lines Inc.
Son wants to move back in!
Dear Carolyn,
My 36 year-old son just told me he’s going to move in with us. He lost his trucking job and says there’s nothing out there he can do. My husband and I enjoy our empty nest and are sick that this is happening. Do you have any tips for us to handle this situation?
Jennifer […]
EPA funds retrofits for Mexican-owned trucks through Arizona
OOIDA Member Sonny Brown, who has trucked for 30 years, spent years developing his niche hauling cars and other freight on his drop deck trailer, which he spent $50,000 building. Brown was outraged when he learned this week that federal taxes paid by U…
Connecticut bills cover weigh stations, red-light cams
Two bills at the Connecticut statehouse include multiple provisions affecting truck drivers and authorize cities to post red-light cameras.
States advance ‘crash tax’ bans
According to Property Casualty Insurers Association of America, 10 states already prohibit accident-response fees. Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Tennessee have forbidden the fees. Arizona …
Judge orders truck stop in Oklahoma City to crack down on prostitution
An Oklahoma County judge has given a small truck stop in northeast Oklahoma City 30 days to combat prostitution-related activities or face possible abatement liens or closure.
SuperRigs heads to the East Coast
The 29th Shell Rotella SuperRigs will be held June 2-4 at the Kenly 95 Petro in Kenly, NC. Shell Rotella SuperRigs, considered the “super bowl” of truck beauty contest, will feature a number of fun and entertaining events for drivers, their familie…
Exemption approved for metal coil haulers
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has OKd a two-year exemption from certain securement rules for motor carriers transporting metal coils.
Hiring, turnover rise in 4th quarter
Large truckload fleet turnover rose to 69 percent in the fourth quarter, its highest level since the second quarter of 2008.
ATA Chairman Windsor Calls for Sensible Hazmat Regulations
American Trucking Associations Chairman Barbara Windsor, president and CEO of Hahn Transportation, told a House panel that changes are needed to the regulations governing hazmat shipments to improve efficiency and relieve unnecessary regulatory burdens.