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FMCSA to accept comments on towing fees through Aug. 1
FMCSA is giving industry stakeholders another month to provide comments regarding the transparency of towing fees.
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Podcast: Supreme Court decision might upend ability of feds to regulate
Supreme Court action that overturned the so-called Chevron doctrine could impair agencies like FMCSA as they regulate various industries.
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Federal, News, OOIDA
‘Data Driven’ explores use of Big Brother in trucking
OOIDA says requiring electronic IDs on trucks would be another example of “Big Brother.” A new book explores tech surveillance in trucking.
Fuel prices, News
EIA forecasts increased global inventories
The Energy Information Administration’s December outlook says global oil inventories to rise and retail diesel prices are expected to fall.
News, State, Tolls
Toll revenue’s way off in Louisiana, thanks to Hurricane Ida
Hurricane Ida kept the Louisiana Transportation Authority from covering its debt obligations for fiscal year 2022 and probably 2023 too.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA tour trailer visits Kenly 95 Truckstop
Marty Ellis takes the OOIDA tour trailer to the Kenly 95 Truckstop in North Carolina, one of the Iowa 80 Group truck stops.
Crime & Courts, News
Trucking company files lawsuit after being ‘wrongfully denied’ access to trailers
An Alabama trucking company is suing Wells Fargo over access to impounded trailers. A lawyer says the bank’s holding the trailers “hostage.”
Federal, News, OOIDA
FMCSA proposes limits on emergency declarations
FMCSA plans to place limits on the amount of regulatory relief that is granted when an emergency declaration is issued.
News, State
Tennessee governor unveils transportation funding plan
Tennessee governor unveils proposal to tackle transportation funding needs. Raising the state’s fuel tax rates is off the table.
News
TuSimple and Navistar end development agreement
Autonomous tech firm TuSimple and engine maker Navistar announced an end to their co-development under an initial agreement made in 2020.
News, OOIDA
Truckers for Troops presents veterans group with $15,000 donation
On Dec. 7, OOIDA presented the Veterans Community Project in Kansas City, Mo., with a check for $15,000 from this year’s Truckers for Troops fundraiser. “It was steady this year, and straight donations were very heartfelt and thankful,” Sylvia Dodson with Truckers for Troops said. “Our members, as always, had a lot of fun giving […]
News, State
Big upgrades planned for I-20, I-820 loop in Fort Worth, Texas
Years of construction are planned for I-20 and I-820 in the Fort Worth, Texas, area. There will be 10 main traffic lanes on I-20 in the end.
