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The Teamsters and others are lobbying Congress to change the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act to allow ports to ban owner-operators. Rep. Gary Miller, R-CA, recently stated his opposition to a proposal to change the law that prevents local jurisdictions and states from regulating interstate trucking and commerce. More: continued here

The OOIDA Mary Johnston Scholarship Fund got a huge shot in the arm at the Mid-America Trucking Show this past week when Shell Rotella donated $10,000 to the fund. Shell Rotella presented a donation of $10,000 to Bill Rode, board member of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association and Scholarship Committee Chairman. More: continued here

Truckload carrier Schneider National plans to outfit its entire fleet with the Deflecktor Aero Wheel Cover, an aerodynamic wheel cover designed to improve the mpg efficiency of the vehicle. More: continued here

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Truck News’ weekly WebTV show Transportation Matters has earned top honours for the series,… [Full Story] More: continued here

Flatbed carrier Maverick Transportation has announced plans to open a new temperature controlled division in May. More: continued here

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Mack Trucks introduced a new Mack mDRIVE automated mechanical transmission at the Mid-… [Full Story] More: continued here

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Peterbilt announced it has now reached full production capability for its natural gas-… [Full Story] More: continued here

More information is emerging about the trucker who died in a cross-over crash Friday, March 26, which killed 11 people in Kentucky. Kenneth Laymon, 45, of Anniston, AL, was driving for Hester Inc. of Fayette, AL. More: continued here

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Of all the trucking industry prognosticators who gave state-of-the-industry addresses … [Full Story] More: continued here

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Peterbilt trucks will soon be available with an in-dash telematics and infotainment sy… [Full Story] More: continued here