Federal, News
FMCSA wants feedback on predatory towing
FMCSA will hold a public meeting on Friday, June 21 aimed at addressing the lack of transparency regarding towing fees.
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Podcast: What you can do about the push for electric trucks
In a few years, proposed emission standards would require 25% of new trucks to be all electric. So what can you do? We’ll offer some advice.
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Federal, News, OOIDA
Electronic IDs an ‘unwarranted intrusion’ on truckers, OOIDA says
Calling it an “unwarranted intrusion” into the privacy of truck drivers, OOIDA opposes any mandate of unique electronic identifiers.
OOIDA, OOIDA Member
Students need to prep to apply for an OOIDA scholarship
Children and grandchildren of OOIDA members who are interested in applying for an OOIDA Mary Johnston Scholarship must do so by Feb. 1.
OOIDA
OOIDA tour trailer stops Monday in Knoxville, Tenn.
The first post-Thanksgiving stop for Marty Ellis and the OOIDA tour trailer is Knoxville, Tenn. Ellis has been hearing about speed limiters.
Business, News, OOIDA, Products & Services
OOIDA releases October market report
The OOIDA Foundation’s October freight market update says volume is steady, rates are flattening and operating costs are elevated.
Driver Fitness, Features, News
St. Christopher touts success of smoking cessation program
St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund details the success of Rigs Without Cigs. Nearly 180 drivers have quit smoking since 2017.
News, Safety & Security
Industry insider urges drivers to be aware of cargo theft with holiday approaching
With the holiday approaching, one industry insider is warning drivers about a spike in cargo theft. What you can do to avoid being a target.
News, State
Idling time limit for cars and trucks topic of New Jersey bill
A bill introduced at the New Jersey statehouse would revise the time limit for idling of many cars and trucks in the state.
Fuel prices, News
National diesel average nearly 2 cents lower
The national diesel average is 1.8 cents lower than last week, according to the Nov. 21 ProMiles.com report. AAA also reported a decrease.
Federal, News
CVSA’s personal conveyance petition lacks data, FMCSA says
If the CVSA wants to limit a truck driver’s use of personal conveyance, FMCSA says it must first provide data of negative safety outcomes.
News, State
Pennsylvania bill covers fuel tax transparency
A Pennsylvania Senate bill is touted to address fuel tax transparency in the state that claims the highest tax rates nationally.
