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OOIDA encourages support of bill to stop freight fraud
A bipartisan bill introduced in the House on Wednesday, May 22 aims to fight back against freight fraud, and OOIDA is lending its support.
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Podcast: Volvo pioneers a possible replacement for diesel
It’s called hydrotreated vegetable oil – something entirely different from biodiesel and similar to the diesel you run in your truck now.
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Automatic braking systems ineffective at night spotting pedestrians, study reveals
According to a study, automatic emergency braking systems aren’t working very well at detecting pedestrians on dark roadways.
News, State
Kentucky targets commercial motor vehicles with driver-focused cameras
Driver-focused cameras are being used by Kentucky police to crack down on distracted driving among commercial motor vehicles.
Business, Equipment
Freightliner M2, SD trucks to get cab, safety ‘Plus’
Freightliner is upgrading its M2 Plus medium-duty and SD Plus vocational models, with driver comfort in mind and more safety features.
Fuel prices, News
Diesel prices below $5 per gallon in several regions
Diesel prices dropped across the country this week, according to reports. The EIA report says the national average is down by 5 cents.
Federal, News
Truckers’ overtime bill introduced in Senate
Sen. Alex Padilla has introduced the Guaranteeing Overtime for Truckers Act, which would remove an exemption from 1938.
News, State
Kansas spends big to help freight trucking be more efficient
With hopes of improving communication and optimizing freight routing, KDOT advances multi-million dollar project along 100-mile stretch in western Kansas.
Business, Equipment
Cummins signs up Werner for 500 hydrogen internal combustion engines
Cummins Inc. has announced that mega carrier Werner Enterprises intends to buy 500 of Cummins’ 15-liter hydrogen internal combustion engines.
News, State
California Legislature approves bill to address wildlife-vehicle collisions
The California Legislature has approved a bill that addresses concern about wildlife and vehicular traffic interactions throughout the state.
Federal, News
NHTSA proposes rule on heavy-duty engine/vehicle test procedures
NHTSA is proposing amendments to test procedures for heavy-duty engines and vehicles, but the rule no longer includes trailers.
Federal, News
FMCSA renews ELD exemption for truck rental group
The Truck Renting and Leasing Association has received preliminary approval to continue waiving the ELD requirement for its drivers.