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Federal, News
NHTSA denies petition on rear-impact guard final rule
NHTSA denied a petition from trucking safety groups to reconsider a 2022 final rule aimed at improving rear-impact guards.
Listen Now
Podcast: When roads go down, truckers pay the price
A closure on U.S. 50 in Colorado prompts talk on resiliency and practicality – and the effect infrastructure problems have on truck drivers.
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OOIDA, Truck Shows
OOIDA tour trailer heads west to Utah
Marty Ellis saw some great trucks (see his photos) in Franklin Grove, Ill., but he’s headed near Salt Lake City with the OOIDA tour trailer.
News
Employment in trucking increases slightly in July; inflation up 1%
Trucking employment increased slightly in July, while the transportation sector as a whole also experienced a relatively modest increase.
News, State
New York DOT starts projects on I-84, state Route 9W
Starting Aug. 8, the New York State Department of Transportation will begin bridge repair on Interstate 84. Route 9W also will close.
Federal, News, OOIDA, State
OOIDA says FMCSA should deny Alaska’s driver training exemption request
OOIDA wants the FMCSA to deny Alaska’s request for an exemption from a portion of the entry-level driver training rule.
Federal, News
U.S. DOT considers electronic forms for drug testing program
The U.S. Department of Transportation will consider allowing electronic forms to be used as part of its drug and alcohol testing regulations.
Business, News
Factoring company resumes operations
A factoring company resumes operations after a shutdown. Its president says they “feel absolutely horrible for the situation that has occurred.”
News, State
Massachusetts legislature approves $11.3 billion transportation bond bill
Massachusetts lawmakers have approved an $11.3 billion transportation bond bill that calls for tapping federal aid and state surplus revenue.
Business, Crime & Courts, News, State
Old Dominion Freight Line coughs up for hazmat settlement
Old Dominion Freight Line must pay $1.36 million to settle allegations of illegal disposal of hazardous materials in California.
News, State
Emergency act declared in Oregon due to Miller Road fire
As the Miller Road fire continues to burn thousands of acres in Wasco County, Ore., Gov. Kate Brown declared a state emergency.
News, Safety & Security
Brake Safety Week enforcement blitz hits in two weeks
Brake Safety Week is in a couple of weeks. Land Line Now offers an expert’s advice on avoiding inspection problems and staying safe.