Federal, News
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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Federal, News, OOIDA
Bill aims to provide restroom access to truckers
A new bill supported by OOIDA aims to make sure truck drivers have restroom access when they are waiting at a shipper or receiver.
News, State
Missouri bills would bolster transportation funding, reduce fuel tax rate
Transportation funding legislation filed in the lead-up to the Missouri regular session address widening I-70 and offering fuel tax relief.
News
Department of Labor rule must consider diversity of trucking, OOIDA says
The Department of Labor must find a way to thread the needle with its worker classification rule in trucking, OOIDA says.
Crime & Courts, News
Cuban citizen sentenced for CDL fraud scheme
A Cuban citizen was sentenced to prison for his role in a CDL scheme, according to the U.S. DOT’s Office of Inspector General.
News, Products & Services
Verizon prepares for shutdown of 3G network
As the final 3G cellular network prepares to go offline, some drivers may need to upgrade their ELDs. What you need to know to stay in compliance.
Business, News, Products & Services
FleetPride expands in Idaho
FleetPride Inc. has made another acquisition as part of a plan to drive growth and its position in the heavy-duty truck aftermarket.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA tour trailer rolls into Spartanburg, S.C.
Marty Ellis takes the OOIDA tour trailer to Spartanburg, S.C. He’s been hearing from drivers facing serious decisions because of low rates.
Federal, News
Crime Prevention for Truckers survey reveals prevalence of harassment
The results of the FMCSA’s Crime Prevention for Truckers study shines a light on the prevalence of harassment in the industry.
News, State
South Carolina bills pursue left lane, speed limit changes
Multiple measures filed at the South Carolina statehouse cover left lane use and minimum speed limits on the state’s busiest roadways.
News
Canada ELD enforcement kicks in Jan. 1
Though enforcement of Canada’s electronic logging device mandate was delayed quite a while, Jan. 1 is when ELD enforcement starts.
