Federal, News
EPA criticized for ‘torrent of regulation’
Senate Republicans criticized the EPA for “a torrent of regulation” that led to higher costs at a committee hearing on Wednesday, May 8.
Listen Now
Podcast: FMCSA to cars – time to share the road
FMCSA is undertaking a project to alert the general public about sharing the road with large trucks. OOIDA’s Jay Grimes has the details.
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News, State
Pennsylvania House panel moves forward autonomous vehicle bill
One bill in the Pennsylvania House would allow for the driverless testing and deployment of highly autonomous vehicles.
Coronavirus, News
Canada to end most vaccine requirements
Canada is suspending many of its vaccination requirements beginning June 20. However, requirements for entry into Canada remain.
News
CVSA updates emergency declarations website
CVSA has updated its emergency declarations website. A webinar about the enhanced website and its features will be offered on June 24.
Equipment, News
Volvo VN trucks added to Bendix subsidiary steering gear recall
A recall affecting Volvo VN trucks is part of a larger recall affecting more than 100,000 heavy-duty vehicles with certain steering gears.
Federal, News
Congress passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act
In an effort to improve the supply chain, Congress has passed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022.
Fuel prices, News
More of the same with diesel prices
With the release of the June 13 report, the EIA started using new statistical methodologies to figure its weekly diesel averages.
News, State
New Jersey bill would shield drivers from ticket camera enforcement
A New Jersey bill would limit the effect of ticket cameras by prohibiting the state from working with other states to issue tickets.
Federal, News, Truck Parking
Truck parking bill finds new life with surge in co-sponsors
After lying in a four-month coma, the U.S. House is breathing new life into the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act. Is your rep listed?
Features, OOIDA
Truckers for Troops commemorates Flag Day
Truckers for Troops video series commemorates Flag Day. The holiday, which started in the early 1900s, is celebrated on June 14 each year.
Features, News, OOIDA Member
OOIDA life member honored as Highway Angel
OOIDA life member’s courage following a rush hour crash earns ‘Highway Angel’ honors. Driver credits decades as volunteer firefighter for preparing him to help.