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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Expedite Expo 2022 set for July
Expedite Expo is the only trade show in the nation that focuses exclusively on the expedited trucking industry. The 2022 expo is July 15-16.
Fuel prices, News, State
Maryland officials seek stop to automatic fuel tax increase
A scheduled July 1 fuel tax rate increase in Maryland has officials calling on each other to take action to prevent the increase.
Federal, News
Truck driver requests hours-of-service exemption
A truck driver with 30 years of experience is asking the FMCSA for an exemption from several of the hours-of-service regulations.
Federal, News
How should FMCSA define brokers and bona fide agents?
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration wants feedback regarding the definitions of broker and bona fide agents.
Business, Products & Services
New Dynasys 24 APU runs on lithium-ion batteries
Its maker, Perrin Manufacturing, says the lithium-ion battery-powered Dynasys 24 can power a 16,000 Btu A/C unit for up to 16 hours.
Business
Schneider National acquires trucks of deBoer Transportation
Schneider National has added to its fleet with the acquisition of Wisconsin carrier deBoer Transportation.
Federal, News, Truck Parking
Truck parking emphasized during House roadway safety hearing
One Democrat and one Republican highlighted the truck parking crisis during a hearing addressing roadway safety. Will the nudge be enough?
Federal, News, OOIDA
Driver shortage claims emerge at FMCSA nominee hearing
The industry’s debate of whether there is a truck driver shortage became the focus of a hearing regarding an FMCSA nominee.
News, State
Temporary left lane restriction for trucks on I-10 in Arizona
Dubbed an “interim safety measure,” Arizona DOT announces trucks will be restricted to the right lane only along a 20-mile stretch of I-10.
News, State
Louisiana Legislature passes electric, hybrid vehicle fee
The Louisiana Legislature has acted to address supplementing transportation funding via a new fee on electric and hybrid vehicles.