News, OOIDA
OOIDA Foundation points out problems with EPA mandate
An analysis from the OOIDA Foundation raises concerns stemming from the EPA’s new Phase 3 greenhouse gas regulations on heavy trucks.
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Podcast: From homeless to full of hope
Thanks to the Veterans Community Project, an Army veteran and former truck driver has gone from homeless to full of hope for the future.
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News, State, Truck Parking
PennDOT seeks truck parking answers from high school students
PennDOT is looking for problem-solving inspiration from high school students to address the state’s serious commercial truck parking crisis.
Business
XPO Logistics reports income of $3 billion as spinoff approaches
XPO Logistics looks to Nov. 1, when its brokerage platform becomes its own company, leaving the parent company to focus on LTL business.
Business, News, Products & Services
Pilot Flying J opens new travel center, completes eight remodels
Pilot Flying J opened a new travel center in California and remodeled eight other stores as part of its $1 billion New Horizons initiative.
Federal, News, OOIDA
Truckers weigh in on Labor Department proposal
The Labor Department has proposed a new test to determine worker classification. OOIDA says that truckers’ concerns need to be considered.
News, State
Pennsylvania Senate committee advances electric-powered trucks rule
A Pennsylvania Senate committee has advanced a bill to adopt a federal weight exemption for electric-powered trucks.
Crime & Courts, Equipment, News
Nikola founder guilty of fraud
A federal jury has found Nikola founder Trevor Milton guilty of fraud charges related to false claims about the company’s technology.
OOIDA
The OOIDA tour trailer is staking out Corning, Calif., for a few days
Marty Ellis has the OOIDA tour trailer in Corning, Calif., for a few days before heading to Dixon, Calif., for the Bobtail Apparel Truck Show.
Business, Products & Services
BIT Air Scale lets drivers, carriers monitor truck weight in real time
BIT Air Scale gives drivers access to real-time truck weight information via a smartphone or tablet using the BIT app, during loading.
Fuel prices, News
Diesel surge continues, by 40 cents in some regions
Diesel was up again this week, and by as much 40 cents in some regions. The national average is now $5.339, up 11.5 cents from a week ago.
Elections, News, State
Voters in six California counties to decide on road revenue
Next month’s elections in six California counties will include questions on various transportation-related initiatives.
