News, Safety & Security
Higher truck driver pay linked to fewer crashes
A researcher’s body of work has quantified what truckers have intuitively known for decades: Better truck driver pay will lead to safer highways.
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Podcast: Efforts designed to combat highway protests
A handful of states are considering measures that are meant to deter protesters from exercising their First Amendment rights on highways.
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Fuel prices, News
Diesel prices down for fifth consecutive week
The average diesel price fell nearly 20 cents in one region, while the national average’s down 16 cents, according to the latest EIA report.
Fuel prices, News, State
Portland, Ore., considers banning sale of fossil-based diesel fuel
One city is considering banning the sale of petroleum-based diesel fuel to cut greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change.
News, State
Massachusetts Senate endorses $10.84 billion transportation bond bill
The Massachusetts Senate has endorsed a $10.84 billion transportation bond bill. The plan calls for tapping federal aid and state surplus revenue.
News, OOIDA, State
Port of Oakland urges truckers to not impede supply chain
The executive director of the Port of Oakland is urging truck drivers to halt any protest activity that disrupts the supply chain.
News, OOIDA, Products & Services
OOIDA tour trailer stops in Monee, Ill.
Marty Ellis is taking a break between shows, taking the OOIDA tour trailer to Monee, Ill.. Also, he’s heard about a product for securing loads.
News, State, Tolls
Oregon DOT extends comment deadline on tolling policy
The Oregon Department of Transportation is extending the comment period on the state’s tolling policy through Sept. 15.
News, State
Wildfires causing road issues in California and Idaho
Wildfires are raging throughout the U.S., with one in California and another in Idaho causing some road closures and delays.
Opinion
No steering wheels? No thank you!
Look, Ma! No hands! Ford and GM are seeking exemptions from steering wheels on Level 4 vehicles they want to test on public roadways.
Federal, News
FHWA nomination goes to Bhatt
Shailen Bhatt, an executive at a multinational infrastructure firm, has been nominated to lead the FHWA.
Crime & Courts, Federal, News, State
Federal government offers no position in CRST no-hire agreement case
The federal government has officially taken no position on a “no-hire agreement” federal lawsuit filed against CRST and other transport companies.
