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Federal, News
UCR fees to increase in 2025
FMCSA announced the UCR fees in a final rule that is scheduled to be published in the Federal Register on Monday, June 17.
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Podcast: The transition to electric trucks will cost how much?!
How much will it cost the industry to convert to electric? Ryder has taken a look and thinks it has an answer.
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Fuel prices, News
Less than one cent change to diesel average
The national diesel average was down three-tenths of a cent, according to an Oct. 31 ProMiles.com report. AAA reported a 1.7-cent jump.
Federal, News, OOIDA
FMCSA plans proposal on automated driving systems for 2023
FMCSA plans to publish a proposal regarding automated driving systems on commercial motor vehicles in 2023. OOIDA advises caution.
News, OOIDA, Products & Services
OOIDA prepares drivers for trucking success
Prospective owner-operators were recently given the tools to succeed in the business at OOIDA’s annual Truck to Success course.
Elections, News, State
Eight Georgia counties to decide this fall on transportation tax
November ballots in eight Georgia counties will include a question about whether to authorize or renew a transportation sales tax.
Features, OOIDA Member
Former OOIDA president Al Hannah, 82, dies at home
Al Hannah, OOIDA’s second president, has died at his Utah home. He helped truckers find their voice in the 1970s and helped create OOIDA.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA makes pitch for more hours-of-service flexibility
In recent comments, OOIDA told FMCSA that the agency should grant greater hours-of-service flexibility to all truck drivers.
Features
Public voting now open for Transition Trucking award
Public voting has opened for the Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award. Votes can be cast through Nov. 11.
Business, News
Iowa’s Ruan acquires Michigan regional carrier
Iowa’s Ruan has bought Nationwide Truck Brokers, a Michigan dedicated carrier. Its name remains, but its trucks are getting upgraded.
News, State
Missouri extends overwidth permit for hay hauling
The Missouri Department of Transportation is extending the special overwidth hauling permit for hay at no cost through Dec. 1.
Crime & Courts, News
Midwest meat marauders thwarted as police arrest three men
Three men have been arrested in connection to a multistate crime spree involving $9 million in stolen meat and 45 thefts in six states.