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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: CDL training with Chester the chicken
A truck driving school has a unique instructor on staff – a chicken. Plus, we’ll share what goes into planning for a series of superloads.
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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.
Fuel prices, News, State
California governor wants fuel price gouging protections
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has called state legislators into special session to pass price gouging rules for oil companies.
Federal, News, OOIDA
What’s going on with the speed limiter proposal?
The possibility of a speed limiter mandate has caught truckers’ attention. Catch up on what’s going on with the speed limiter proposal.
News, State
Iowa offers entry-level driver training grants
Iowa has created an entry-level driver training grant program to foster programs to meet FMCSA’s new training regulation.
News, State, Tolls
Oregon exploring tolls on I-5, I-205 in Portland
The Oregon Department of Transportation is seeking comments from the public on a project that will toll I-5 and I-205 in Portland.
News, State
U.S. 59 Texas city bypass project clears route for future I-69
Texas DOT is starting on a project to bypass a town’s red light on U.S. 59 northeast of Houston, preparing for a future Interstate 69.
Fuel prices, News
ProMiles report shows national diesel average drops 10 cents
The national diesel average is 10 cents lower than last week, according to the Dec. 5 ProMiles.com report. AAA and EIA prices down as well.
News, State
Iowa bird flu emergency extended
An Iowa disaster emergency has been extended as a result of a bird flu outbreak. The emergency waives certain motor carrier requirements.
Fuel prices, News, State
States continue fuel tax relief efforts
Efforts to help motorists and truck drivers cope with high inflation by providing some relief at the fuel pump continue in multiple states.
