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NHTSA denies petition on rear-impact guard final rule
NHTSA denied a petition from trucking safety groups to reconsider a 2022 final rule aimed at improving rear-impact guards.
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Podcast: When roads go down, truckers pay the price
A closure on U.S. 50 in Colorado prompts talk on resiliency and practicality – and the effect infrastructure problems have on truck drivers.
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Second severe weather emergency issued in Iowa in less than a month
Severe weather in Iowa has led to a second emergency declaration in less than one month, with four fatalities reported due to a tornado.
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New Jersey seeks input on truck parking from drivers
The New Jersey DOT is trying to address its truck parking problem, but it needs valuable information from drivers first.
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OOIDA Foundation market report reiterates new cycle not here yet
The OOIDA Foundation released its April freight market update, and in terms of the future outlook, little has changed in recent months.
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Cross-border freight drops in March, snapping three-year growth trend
For only the third time in more than three years, cross-border freight hauled by trucks dropped in March compared to the previous year.
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Bipartisan bill introduced to combat freight fraud
A bipartisan bill endorsed by OOIDA aims to give FMCSA the tools it needs to combat freight fraud in the transportation industry
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FMCSA asked for another student driver exemption
FMCSA has been asked for an exemption from the requirement that a CDL holder must be in the passenger seat while a permit holder is driving.
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FMCSA adds 2 ELDS to revoked list
Two electronic logging devices have been removed from the approved list of devices. Here’s what truckers need to know to stay compliant.
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Florida enacts transportation laws to protect, use road funds
Two new Florida laws are intended to protect transportation funds for roads and to ensure planned projects are completed.
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FHWA propelling zero-emission truck adoption at the ports
With new regulations pushing zero-emission trucks, the federal government is spending money where the industry needs it the most: the ports.
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Effort to provide restroom access to truckers continues
For anyone outside of the trucking industry, the idea of being denied restroom access while working probably seems unimaginable.