Federal, News
Buttigieg updates Senate on NHTSA’s impaired-driving rulemaking
A rulemaking aimed at taking impaired drivers off the road received more than 18,000 comments, DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.
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Podcast: A private approach to truck parking
Trent Cameron, CEO and co-founder of Outpost, shares his company’s ambitious plan to dot the nation with private truck parking lots.
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News, Safety & Security
Operation Safe Driver Week 2022 starts Sunday
Operation Safe Driver Week is scheduled for July 10-16. Law enforcement officers will be especially keen to nab speeding drivers that week.
Federal, News
Speed limiter comment period nearly over
Thousands of truck drivers have spoken out against a speed limiter mandate. But only days remain to add comments.
Crime & Courts, News
Three trailers of beef stolen in Nebraska; may be connected to other thefts
Police in Grand Island, Neb., are investigating the theft of three trailers of beef. Officials suggest a developing trend, but an industry insider isn’t convinced.
Coronavirus, Crime & Courts, News
Another prison sentence in scheme to defraud CARES Act loans
The second of two people indicted in June 2021 in connection with a scheme to defraud the CARES Act loan program has gotten prison time.
News, OOIDA, Products & Services
OOIDA Foundation announces monthly freight market update
The OOIDA Foundation has developed a freight market update designed more specifically for its members, in particular, owner-operators.
Features, OOIDA, Truck Shows
Walcott Truckers Jamboree returns in mid-July
The Walcott Truckers Jamboree, July 14-16, will have plenty of activities to thank truckers for all they do. OOIDA plans to join the party.
News, State
AB5 case denied by Supreme Court; what’s next?
The U.S. Supreme Court announced last week that it wouldn’t hear the California Trucking Association’s AB5 case. So, what’s next?
News, State
Alaska seeks relief from entry-level driver training rule
Citing the state’s limited infrastructure, Alaska is requesting an exemption from a portion of the FMCSA’s entry-level driver training rule.
Fuel prices, News, State
Georgia governor extends fuel tax holiday
Action taken by the Georgia governor extends the state’s fuel tax holiday and addresses supply chain issues through mid-August.
Federal, News
NHTSA to accept applications for underride protection committee
Starting this week, NHTSA will begin accepting nominations for its Advisory Committee on Underride Protection.