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FMCSA launches 2024’s Operation Protect Your Move
FMCSA is continuing efforts to protect the public from scams involving household goods. A 2023 initiative found more than 1,000 violations.
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Podcast: FHWA grants meant to replace trucks at ports
Ports across the country might see quite a few new, lower-emission trucks due to a series of grants from the Federal Highway Administration.
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Ohio bill would create regional heavy hauling permit near Pennsylvania border
An Ohio House bill would revise a special regional heavy hauling permit rule to address affected loads near the state’s border with Pennsylvania.
Features, OOIDA
Truckers for Troops commemorates POW-MIA Day
POW-MIA Day recognizes prisoners of war as well as those still missing in action. Truckers for Troops commemorates the observance.
Federal, News
Truckers say emergency declaration opens door to more hours flexibility
In response to an FMCSA notice about an ongoing emergency declaration, many truck drivers say more hours-of-service flexibility is needed.
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Know a Highway Hero? Goodyear wants to see their story
Many truck drivers act selflessly for the good of others while on the road. Goodyear Tire wants to share the story of another Highway Hero.
Business, OOIDA, Products & Services
OOIDA program takes guesswork out of DOT compliance
Drivers who recently began operating under their own authority will need to have their ducks in a row come audit time. OOIDA has the answer.
News, Safety & Security
Over 90% of drivers passed International Roadcheck 2022 unscathed
International Roadcheck inspections passed more than 90% of drivers stopped and cleared nearly 80% of the commercial trucks.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA encourages members to support Guaranteeing Overtime for Truckers Act
The Guaranteeing Overtime for Truckers Act would amend the Fair Labor Standards Act to end the overtime exemption for motor carriers.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA Board Member Carl Smith speaks at FMCSA Driver Appreciation Day
Carl Smith, an OOIDA alternate board member, spoke at FMCSA’s Driver Appreciation Day celebration at U.S. DOT HQ in Washington, D.C.
Federal, News
FMCSA wants truckers’ feedback on ELD regulations
FMCSA says it wants to improve the clarity of the ELD regulations. Truck drivers will have 60 days to provide feedback.
News, State
Fuel tax relief pursued at Missouri statehouse
Pursuit is underway at the Missouri statehouse to make changes to fuel tax collection in the state, for gas and diesel both.