Tag: Haslam

Oregon DOT announces fine increase for motor carriers, end of Trusted Carrier Partner Program

Laws & RegulationsDecember 12, 2025

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) announced changes taking effect early next year that will impact the trucking industry. On Friday, ODOT announced the following two major trucking industry-related changes going into effect on January 1, 2026. Increased fines...

Semi trucks finally banned from 110 year old bridge after years of bridge strikes

Road ConditionsDecember 12, 2025

Semi trucks are now banned from a 110 year old bridge in Oregon after years of bridge strikes causing damage. Multnomah County, Oregon closed the Start Street Bridge from the Historic Highway to trucks weighing more than...

Haslam’s Gas And Diesel Tax Increase Bill Advances

Laws & RegulationsApril 20, 2017

Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam's bill to increase taxes on gas and diesel fuel was approved in both the House and the Senate this week. The...

“Whistleblower” Claims Pilot Flying J Also Cheated U.S. Government With Fuel Rebate Scam

Trucking NewsFebruary 14, 2017

The informant who helped bring to light the Pilot Flying J fuel rebate scandal in 2013 has now also accused the company of cheating the U.S....

Haslam Undergoes 8 Hour Deposition On Diesel Fuel Rebate Scandal

Trucking NewsDecember 14, 2016

Yesterday Pilot Flying J President Jimmy Haslam spent eight hours under oath in an airline hanger answering questions about his knowledge of the scheme to...