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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.

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.