News, OOIDA
OOIDA lends support in aftermath of Key Bridge collapse
OOIDA has had conversations with agencies to offer any assistance possible regarding the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore.
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Podcast: Feds prepare to take action in wake of bridge collapse
The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after being struck by a container ship. That raises questions and concerns about what’s next.
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Federal, News
OOIDA opposes exemption request over trainer qualifications
OOIDA pushed for a driver training rule. Now, the Association doesn’t want the rule to be undermined by exemptions.
News, State
Indiana, Massachusetts expected to joint list of states to provide tax rebates
Tax rebates to provide relief from higher costs for goods and services continue to be pursued in states around the country.
Driver Fitness, News
Vision exemptions – navigating the alternative vision standard
Seeking a vision exemption? A step-by-step guide for drivers looking to obtain a vision exemption under FMCSA’s new alternative vision standard.
News, State
Minnesota enacts emergency fuel order
Low fuel inventories and a nearby refinery closures resulted in Minnesota issuing an emergency order providing relief for fuel haulers.
Business, News
KLLM Transport acquires Quest Global
KLLM Transport Services has acquired Georgia refrigerated carrier Quest Global. The acquired company becomes KLLM Expedited Services.
Federal, News, OOIDA, Truck Parking
Truck parking bill clears hurdle; House floor next
The Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act cleared a major hurdle in Congress, inching it closer to the finish line.
News, State, Tolls
New Pennsylvania law thwarts toll bridge plan
A revision to Pennsylvania statute signed into law halts a public-private partnership plan to impose new tolls on existing bridges.
Federal, News
Emergency declaration raises questions about increased HOS flexibility
Will FMCSA’s emergency declaration open the door to more flexibility within the hours-of-service regulations?
Federal, News
FedEx loses appeal regarding shipments sensitive to national security
In a case of “know what you’re hauling,” FedEx has been dinged half a million dollars for shipments dealing with national security.
Federal, News
Speed limiter proposal incites nearly 16,000 comments
The public comment period regarding FMCSA’s proposal to require speed limiters on most heavy-duty trucks ended.