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Federal, News, OOIDA

OOIDA encourages members to comment on speed limiter mandate

OOIDA encourages any truck driver who hasn’t commented on the proposed speed limiter mandate to do so to make sure federal regulators listen.

Coronavirus, Federal, Safety & Security

Pandemic sparked ‘aggressive’ driving culture, FMCSA official says

During a safety summit, an FMCSA official said that the pandemic sparked an aggressive driving culture that has led to an increase in crashes.

Fuel prices, News, State

New York implements fuel tax holiday

New York is the latest state to provide a break from fuel taxes for truckers and motorists. Other state tax holidays are ongoing.

Business, Products & Services

Truck posts jump after Roadcheck week; rates stayed firm

DAT MembersEdge sees more truck posts since International Roadcheck, but load posts are off from last week and year. Check the hot lanes.

OOIDA, Truck Shows

Marty Ellis takes the OOIDA tour trailer to the Wheel Jam blowout

Marty Ellis and the OOIDA tour trailer will be in the middle of the big, three-shows-in-one Wheel Jam in Huron, S.D., on June 2-5.

Business, News

Heartland Express buys Pennsylvania carrier Smith Transport

Iowa carrier Heartland Express has bought Smith Transport in Pennsylvania, including Smith’s 850 tractors, terminal and warehouse.

Fuel prices, News

Diesel down as much as 14 cents

Outside of three regions, diesel prices fell for the third consecutive week. A 14.5-cent drop in the New England region was the largest.

News, OOIDA, State

New Colorado law provides owner-operators occupational accident insurance

New Colorado law provides occupational accident insurance policy for owner-operators as alternative to workers’ compensation.

News, Truck Parking

I-81 Corridor Coalition reveals plans for truck parking roundtable

The I-81 Corridor Coalition will hold a roundtable informational session June 22, 23 and 29. Register to attend on the coalition’s website.

Crime & Courts, Equipment, News, State

CARB taken to court over new emission standards

The Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association says CARB has not provided enough notice before implementing new emission standards.