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DRIVE Act speeds up while speed limiter proposal slows down?
The DRIVE Act is gaining support as rumblings build that FMCSA’s speed limiter proposal may not be released in 2024.
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Podcast: Truckers on board discuss driver training, fraud, EVs and more
What needs to be done to improve driver training? It was one of several topics – including fraud, EVs and more – discussed by OOIDA’s Board.
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California legislature advances side underride guard, ‘intelligent speed’ legislation
A California Senate committee has advanced a bill to mandate “speed assistance” and side underride guards for certain vehicles.
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Focus areas for upcoming 2024 International Roadcheck
CVSA’s International Roadcheck is right around the corner. Here’s what inspectors will be looking for during this year’s event.
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DRIVE Act speeds up while speed limiter proposal slows down?
The DRIVE Act is gaining support as rumblings build that FMCSA’s speed limiter proposal may not be released in 2024.
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Virtual forum scheduled for Key Bridge rebuild
The Maryland Transportation Authority will host a virtual forum detailing the rebuild of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and Interstate 695.
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Autonomous trucks are topic of state legislative efforts
Legislation addressing authorization of autonomous vehicles, including autonomous trucks, is a topic being debated at statehouses.
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Seasonal port of entry to reopen for summer season
With summer approaching, seasonal ports of entry are beginning to reopen. Here’s when you can expect one site to be open.
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Overtime rule leaves out truck drivers; OOIDA promotes GOT Truckers Act
The Department of Labor’s new overtime rule doesn’t benefit truck drivers. However, OOIDA is advocating for a bill that would.
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Eight states pursue, act to revise speed limit rules
Speed limit rule revisions are a topic of legislation under review in statehouses from the Carolinas to the upper Midwest.
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Signs still not there to sway OOIDA Foundation market outlook
The OOIDA Foundation said volume/demand are rising, capacity is loose, rates are bottoming and costs are high in its March market update.
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Cross-border freight experiences significant growth in February
With the exception of a minor setback in December, cross-border freight hauled by trucks continues a three-year growth streak in February.
