Federal, News
EPA criticized for ‘torrent of regulation’
Senate Republicans criticized the EPA for “a torrent of regulation” that led to higher costs at a committee hearing on Wednesday, May 8.
Listen Now
Podcast: FMCSA to cars – time to share the road
FMCSA is undertaking a project to alert the general public about sharing the road with large trucks. OOIDA’s Jay Grimes has the details.
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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.
Coronavirus, Federal, News
FMCSA’s COVID-19 emergency declaration expires without extension
The FMCSA let the clock run out on an hours-of-service waiver that was in effect for more than two-and-a-half years.
Crime & Courts, News, State
Colorado police investigating cause of semi crash that left driver with ‘significant burns’
A semitruck crash in Colorado last week left the 22-year-old driver with “significant burns.” State police are investigating.
News, State
Oklahoma temporarily waives oversized load requirements
Oversized loads transporting hay to assist with drought relief are covered by an Oklahoma requirement waiver through Nov. 10.
Equipment, News
Great Dane recalling trailers over brake pad issue
Great Dane Trailers is recalling more than 2,000 trailers due to brake pad issues. Check to see if the one you’re hauling is affected.
