Federal, News
GOP lawmakers introduce resolution to undo EPA’s new emission standards
One month after the EPA finalized tougher truck emission standards, Republican lawmakers are attempting to quash them.
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Podcast: Is renewable diesel an alternative to electric?
A new American Transportation Research Institute report includes promising data on renewable diesel. Jeff Short explains the details.
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News, Safety & Security
Operation Safe Driver Week scheduled for mid-July
Operation Safe Driver Week is scheduled for July 10-16. Law enforcement officers will be especially keen to nab speeding drivers that week.
News, State, Truck Parking
Midwest DOTs need truckers’ input regarding truck parking information systems
Have any suggestions or complaints about the truck parking information management system in the Midwest? Here’s your chance to voice them.
News, State
Louisiana Legislature approves longer, heavier loads at ports
The Louisiana Legislature has approved a bill to create a new tandem load permit for trucks hauling to and from ports in the state.
News, Truck Parking
PR exec suggests poor planning by truckers to blame for parking issues
Is spending time searching for parking a matter of poor planning? A recent survey asked truckers to weigh in on parking, recruiting, retention and other issues.
Fuel prices, News, OOIDA
OOIDA member-exclusive program offers more than just a fuel card
OOIDA’s fuel program offers members exclusive savings. In the first quarter of 2022, members have saved nearly $1.4 million on fuel purchases.
News, OOIDA, State, Truck Shows
Nice thing happened while the OOIDA tour trailer was at Wheel Jam blowout
Besides the nice-looking trucks to see, something cool happened while Marty Ellis was encouraging truckers to comment on speed limiters.
Crime & Courts, News, State
California Trucking Association says AB5 would ‘upend’ industry
The California Trucking Association called the solicitor general’s brief regarding its lawsuit against AB5 “head-scratchingly wrong.”
News
Inflation overshadows another massive boost in trucking employment/wages
May saw another surge in trucking employment, including wage increases in the transport sector, but is inflation overriding that progress?
News, State
Atlanta voters approve infrastructure funds
Voters in the city of Atlanta recently approved multiple ballot questions to raise $750 million for infrastructure improvements.
News, State
Oconee County considering removal of through-truck traffic ordinance
Oconee County Commissioners are seeking public input on revising a truck traffic ordinance that keeps semitrucks off certain roads.
