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Commentary: Digital freight brokers face a moment of truth
The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates. News reports that…
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Trucking
State weight exemptions targeted by OOIDA in wide-ranging letter to congressional leaders
Spencer says reasons for the waivers have disappeared
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Driver issues
OOIDA asks Congress to mandate brokers supply deal data to carriers
Group wants changes to rarely invoked federal law, making it automatic.
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Driver issues
A youth-driven approach to the driver shortage
Nothing fires up the trucking community like a strong opinion on the driver shortage. From its inception, FreightWaves waded into the conversation, balancing perspectives from…
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News
Today’s Pickup: Nuro the first to test autonomous delivery on public streets
Good day, Self-driving vehicle startup Nuro has won approval from federal regulators to test its battery-powered driverless delivery vehicles on public streets. According to a…
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Trucking
OOIDA wants SCOTUS to weigh in: when is a toll too high?
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is trying to take its so-far-unsuccessful battle over Pennsylvania tolls to the U.S. Supreme Court. At the heart of…
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Driver issues
Carriers get positive ruling on sleeper berth wage compensation
Labor Department says drivers do not have to be paid for time spent in sleeper berth.
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Driver issues
FMCSA denies ELD exemption to small trucking companies – again (with video)
Denial to SBTC follows last year's denial to OOIDA.
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Driver issues
Safety groups warn against under-21 CDL proposal
Groups claim teen drivers carry more risk resulting in more fatalities.
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News
U.S. Senators propose 65-mph truck speed limiters
Maximum limit would be required for new and existing trucks weighing over 26,000 lbs.
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