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Trucking industry seeks answers amid marijuana rescheduling proposal
The federal government wants to reschedule marijuana, creating confusion among federally regulated entities, including the trucking industry.
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Podcast: Ryder says transitioning to electric will cost some big bucks
How much will it cost the industry to convert to electric? One company has taken a look at the issue and thinks it has an answer.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Truckers protest AB5 in California
As part of a protest against California’s Assembly Bill 5, truck drivers participated in a convoy near the Port of Los Angeles.