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Move toward electric trucks ‘ignores operational realities’
The EPA’s efforts toward electric trucks are unworkable and ignore operational realities, a trucking executive told a House subcommittee.
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Podcast: Truckers on board discuss driver training, fraud, EVs and more
What needs to be done to improve driver training? It was one of several topics – including fraud, EVs and more – discussed by OOIDA’s Board.
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News, State
New York ‘dimwitted’ proposal targets New Jersey drivers
State lawmakers in New York and New Jersey are bickering about legislation to counter traffic enforcement rules.
Business, News
Tank transporter Kenan Advantage Group buys Carbon Express
Kenan Advantage Group, a major North American tank truck transporter, is getting even bigger. Kenan Advantage Group, based in North Canton, Ohio, has acquired Wharton, N.J.-based Carbon Express, according to a news release. Carbon Express transports liquid bulk products throughout North America, including chemicals, transformer oil, motor oil, lubricants and water treatment chemicals. The entire […]
News, OOIDA, Truck Shows
California, here comes the OOIDA tour trailer
A tour of California is on the horizon for Marty Ellis and the OOIDA tour trailer. First, he’s at Sparks, Nev., near the California border.
News, State
California extends rule to aid certain transportation work
The California governor has signed into law a bill to extend a transportation rule that is intended to reduce travel on the state’s roadways.
Features, News
Capitol Christmas Tree Tour schedule begins next month
The 2022 Capitol Christmas Tree tour begins Nov. 5. The tree will be hauled by a husband-and-wife team from Hardy Bros. Trucking.
Federal, News, Products & Services
NTSB in favor of new speed limiting system
NTSB has endorsed a new speed limiter technology for electric cars that NYC is testing, according to a CNN Business report.
Business, Equipment, News
Tesla’s Semi expected to hit streets before 2023
Tesla CEO says company’s fully-electric Semi is in production. Find out how soon the new truck is set to hit the streets.
Federal, News
Trucking group opposes hair testing, citing faith-based concerns
Concerned about false positives and faith issues, trucking groups oppose reporting hair testing data to the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
News, State, Tolls
Pennsylvania Turnpike to close for more than two days
The Pennsylvania Turnpike is set to close for 55 hours beginning on Oct. 14 in order to demolish and replace the current bridge built in 1957.
News, State
New California law addresses wildlife-vehicle collisions
A new law in California addresses concern about wildlife and vehicular traffic interactions throughout the state.
