Federal, News
GOP lawmakers introduce resolution to undo EPA’s new emission standards
One month after the EPA finalized tougher truck emission standards, Republican lawmakers are attempting to quash them.
Listen Now
Podcast: Is renewable diesel an alternative to electric?
A new American Transportation Research Institute report includes promising data on renewable diesel. Jeff Short explains the details.
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News, Products & Services
New Firestone Classic tires available; Bandag products price to increase
Bridgestone has launched a new line of long-haul tires into the Firestone Classics tire line. In related news, prices for Bandag products will increase.
News
Safety groups call for 60 mph speed limiters on trucks
A coalition of safety groups support FMCSA’s proposal for a speed limiter mandate and want trucks set at 60 mph.
News, State
Arkansas State Police announce campaign to crack down on speeding
Arkansas State Police announce “Obey the Sign or Pay the Fine” campaign. Two-week long campaign aims to crack down on speeding to improve roadway safety.
News, State
New Love’s Travel Stop opens in Illinois
Love’s Travel Stops has opened a new location in Monroe Center, Ill., adding 70 truck parking spots off of Interstate 39.
OOIDA, Truck Shows
Commercial Chaos for a Cure set for July 22-23
Next week, Sanborn, Iowa, welcomes the Commercial Chaos for a Cure fundraising event. OOIDA tour trailer driver Marty Ellis plans to attend.
News, State
Truck driving school employee sentenced for role in CDL fraud scheme
Another domino has fallen in a federal criminal case accusing 16 people, including California DMV employees, of a CDL fraud scheme.
News, State
North Carolina directs more money to transportation
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has signed into law a budget deal that includes more transportation funding via an existing revenue source.
News, OOIDA, State
OOIDA: Truckers need answers regarding California’s AB5
OOIDA wrote to California Gov. Gavin Newsom in hopes of getting some answers regarding AB5 in trucking.
Federal, News
FHWA to publish proposed greenhouse gas emissions measures rule
FHWA wants all state DOTS and metropolitan planning organizations to measure and reduce transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions.
News, State
Arizona governor vetoes Maricopa County transportation tax
The Arizona governor has acted to veto a bill to continue a transportation excise tax in Maricopa County for another 25 years.
