News, OOIDA
OOIDA lends support in aftermath of Key Bridge collapse
OOIDA has had conversations with agencies to offer any assistance possible regarding the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore.
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Podcast: Feds prepare to take action in wake of bridge collapse
The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after being struck by a container ship. That raises questions and concerns about what’s next.
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News, State
Utah Legislature approves stiffer penalties for road rage
A Utah bill has cleared the statehouse that is intended to help address concern about road rage incidents on state roadways.
News
Tennessee increases speed limit on portion of Interstate 81
The Tennessee DOT announced that starting Monday, all vehicles will be allowed to travel 70 mph on Interstate 81 in Sullivan County.
Federal, News
Lease-purchase comment period needs extended, OOIDA says
OOIDA wants truck drivers to have more time to provide information on predatory lease-purchase agreements in the trucking industry.
Federal, News, OOIDA
Trucking groups ask feds to extend public comment period on sexual assault and harassment study
Trucking groups ask FMCSA for more time for public comments on sexual assault and harassment study. Find out how you can provide input.
News, State
Ohio DOT releases plan for transporting ‘superloads’
Nearly two dozen oversize loads will be transported across Ohio in the coming weeks. Ohio DOT has been coordinating the moves for months.
News, State
Left lane use topic of nine statehouse bills
Travel in the left lane for large trucks and other vehicles is the topic of legislation at statehouses from Maryland to Arizona.
News, Safety & Security
Council of Transportation Ministers asks for help with unsafe carriers
Canadian carriers with bad safety records are using loopholes to keep the wheels turning. Find out what’s being done to address the issue.
Equipment, Federal, News
Feds remove five ELDs from registered list
Five electronic logging devices have been added to the revoked list. Here’s which ELDs are impacted and what you need to do to stay compliant.
News, State
Bills in five states would provide towing reform
State lawmakers from Mississippi to Virginia are pursuing changes to towing statute intended to benefit truckers and others.
Federal, News
Owner-operator seeks ELD exemption
A one-truck owner-operator is asking the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for an exemption from its ELD mandate.