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Federal, News
NHTSA denies petition on rear-impact guard final rule
NHTSA denied a petition from trucking safety groups to reconsider a 2022 final rule aimed at improving rear-impact guards.
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Podcast: When roads go down, truckers pay the price
A closure on U.S. 50 in Colorado prompts talk on resiliency and practicality – and the effect infrastructure problems have on truck drivers.
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Federal, News
Women of Trucking Advisory Board to have first meeting Nov. 9
Next month, the Women of Trucking Advisory Board will have its first formal opportunity to inform the FMCSA about the challenges females face in the industry.
Fuel prices, News
ProMiles.com report says national diesel average up 16 cents
The national diesel average was up 16 cents to $5.362, according to an Oct. 24 ProMiles.com report, while AAA reported a 4-cent increase.
News, OOIDA
Santa Nella, Calif., is the next OOIDA tour trailer stop
Marty Ellis continues his California tour with the OOIDA tour trailer, stopping in Santa Nella, across from Pea Soup Anderson’s.
News, State
Oklahoma law authorizes autonomous vehicles
Oklahoma is the latest state to permit the use of fully autonomous vehicles on state roadways. The rule also applies to commercial vehicle operators.
Features, News, OOIDA Member
Drivers honored with trucking award
With a combined 95 years of experience and over eight million accident-free miles, two drivers receive award for trucking excellence. The prize is pretty sweet.
News, OOIDA, State
OOIDA talks safety at Washington Trucking Association conference
Taking part in the Washington Trucking Association’s 2022 Fall Safety Conference, OOIDA discussed safety from a truck driver’s perspective.
News, State
Maryland DOT surveying public on bridge project
Maryland’s Department of Transportation is seeking input from the public on its Triple Bridges Project at the I-695 and I-70 interchange.
Equipment, News
Paccar recalling thousands of trucks over instrument panel issue
Paccar is recalling tens of thousands of Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks due to an issue with the instrument panel.
OOIDA, Truck Shows
OOIDA tour trailer stops at Livingston, Calif.
Marty Ellis has parked the OOIDA tour trailer at the TA in Livingston, Calif. Later he heads to Santa Nella and then Wheeler Ridge.
News, State, Tolls
Pennsylvania lawmakers pursue turnpike toll collection fix
Two Pennsylvania state lawmakers are getting the ball rolling in pursuit of collecting millions in unpaid turnpike tolls.