News, OOIDA
OOIDA Foundation points out problems with EPA mandate
An analysis from the OOIDA Foundation raises concerns stemming from the EPA’s new Phase 3 greenhouse gas regulations on heavy trucks.
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Podcast: From homeless to full of hope
Thanks to the Veterans Community Project, an Army veteran and former truck driver has gone from homeless to full of hope for the future.
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Business, News
FedEx Ground puts more than 200 drivers out of work in contractor shutdown
A leader of dissension among FedEx Ground contractors has paid the price for rankling the ground package delivery giant. Message sent.
News, State
AB5 injunction dissolved as courtroom battles continue
One injunction blocking California’s Assembly Bill 5 from going into effect has ended, while another has been approved.
Business, News, Products & Services
Companies honor drivers during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
With National Truck Driver Appreciation Week approaching, companies announce rewards, deals, and contests to honor the men and women that keep America moving.
Fuel prices, News, State
New Jersey fuel tax rates down again starting Oct. 1
Starting Oct. 1, truckers and motorists fueling in New Jersey will get a slight break in fuel tax expenses.
News, State
Study suggests stronger cellphone laws reduce rear-end crashes
Two of three Western states experienced reductions in rear-end crashes after implementing stronger cellphone laws.
Fuel prices, News
National diesel average price jumps 20 cents
Average diesel prices are back up, and by as much as 20 cents per gallon for some, after two months of consistently falling prices
Federal, News
FMCSA announces first Women of Trucking Advisory Board
FMCSA’s Women of Trucking Advisory Board combines for more than 275 years of experience in the transportation industry.
Elections, News, State
Voters in two Colorado counties to decide transportation funding questions
Transportation funding is a topic of multiple local measures on fall ballots in Colorado, addressing surplus use and sales taxes.
Equipment, News, State
Lessons learned from three-year Volvo LIGHTS project
After three years of collecting data, the Volvo LIGHTS project has come to an end, leaving Volvo Trucks with a wealth of information.
Federal, News
FMCSA declares regional emergency after refinery fire
An Aug. 24 fire at BP Whiting refinery results in a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration emergency relief declaration.