Federal, News
White House issues ‘regulatory freeze’ memo
The White House on Wednesday, Jan. 20, issued a “regulatory freeze” memo to pause any new regulations from moving forward.
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OOIDA opposes plan for larger trucks
Indiana joins the list of states considering longer, heavier trucks. And OOIDA says it’s a bad idea. Also, tackling left-lane slowpokes.
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Featured: Coronavirus, News
A coronavirus timeline: How we got here
Land Line Media provides a timeline of the events related to the coronavirus dating back to Dec. 31, when the first reports came out of China.
State, Tolls
I-69 Ohio River Crossing will include toll on new interstate bridge
The Indiana DOT has decided to toll only the new, four-lane Interstate 69 bridge for its I-69 Ohio River Crossing project.
Federal, News
White House issues ‘regulatory freeze’ memo
The White House on Wednesday, Jan. 20, issued a “regulatory freeze” memo to pause any new regulations from moving forward.
News, State
States continue pursuit to end ticket quotas
State legislatures around the country are taking steps to end the practice of policing for profit via ticket quotas.
Crime & Courts, Tolls
Rhode Island Senate files support for quashing subpoenas in toll lawsuit
The fight against subpoenas for three state officials in ATA’s toll lawsuit got more interesting after the Rhode Island Senate weighed in.
News, OOIDA, OOIDA Member
Remembering Don Phipps – April 18, 1927 – Jan. 16, 2021
OOIDA Director Emeritus Donald Phipps of Madrid, Iowa, died Jan. 16. He was 93. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marlys, who passed away Aug. 10, 2019.
Breaking, COVID-19
COVID-19: The latest info brought to you by OOIDA and Land Line
OOIDA & Land Line are compiling information specifically for truckers on COVID-19 regulatory relief and the statewide crowd and restaurant restrictions. We are updating this page regularly as the news breaks.
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Diesel prices up again
The price per gallon of diesel continues to rise, says a Jan. 18 federal report. Diesel prices have increased weekly since Nov. 9, 2020.
Federal, News
DOT moves forward with updated Automated Vehicles Comprehensive Plan
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s updated Automated Vehicles Comprehensive Plan is scheduled to publish in the Federal Register this week.
News, State
Michigan laws authorize organic additive to clear roads, axe old rule
New laws in Michigan authorize the state to test an organic additive to clear roads, and eliminate from statute an old driving rule.
News
What are the worst cities and states to drive in?
Two reports reveal which states and cities have the most traffic congestion. See where your hometown ranks.
