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NHTSA to accept applications for underride protection committee

Starting this week, NHTSA will begin accepting nominations for its Advisory Committee on Underride Protection.

Fuel prices, News

Diesel numbers down this week

The ProMiles.com July 5 diesel report showed drops to the national average as well as the average price in each reporting region.

Features, OOIDA

Happy Independence Day from Truckers for Troops and OOIDA

OOIDA and Truckers for Troops wish you a safe and happy Independence Day in the latest video in its military commemoration series.

News, State

Indiana town reduces speed limit for trucks amid safety concerns

Indiana town lowers a highway speed limit for tractor-trailers, though the chief of police says it’s “not meant to punish the truckers.

Fuel prices, News, State

California’s inflation relief package includes diesel sales tax break

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed a $308 billion state budget that includes relief for truck drivers.

News, State, Tolls

Pennsylvania court rules against PennDOT bridge tolling plan

A June 30 ruling by the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court permanently blocked a PennDOT plan to toll nine bridges across the state.

Federal, News

NHTSA moves forward with underride protections

NHTSA is finalizing a rule aimed at improving protection for drivers and passengers in a rear underride crash.

Federal, News

Baby formula emergency declaration extended by FMCSA

The federal government is extending an emergency declaration for truck drivers aimed at easing the shortage of baby formula.

News, State

Public invited to comment on future of Washington rest areas

Feedback from the public on the future of WSDOT’s safety areas program is being accepted through an online survey. Deadline is Sept. 5.

Federal, News

Public comment on drug testing data on U.S. DOT website

Based on Government Accountability Office recommendations, the U.S. DOT seeks public comments on access and improvements to its website.