News, OOIDA
OOIDA lends support in aftermath of Key Bridge collapse
OOIDA has had conversations with agencies to offer any assistance possible regarding the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore.
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Podcast: Feds prepare to take action in wake of bridge collapse
The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after being struck by a container ship. That raises questions and concerns about what’s next.
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Business, News
TravelCenters of America accepting nominations for 2022 Citizen Driver
Nomination forms for the 2022 TravelCenters of America Citizen Driver are now available on the TA website. You can also nominate via email.
News
Indeed offers 500 scholarships for veterans to earn their CDL
In an attempt to attract veterans to the industry, job search website Indeed.com has announced the funding of 500 CDL training scholarships for veterans.
Fuel prices, News, State
Fuel tax relief, tax rebate efforts continue nationwide
Statehouse actions provide fuel tax relief. Pursuit elsewhere would make available tax relief in other forms.
Federal, News
Driver retention key to supply chain, Buttigieg says
If you want to improve truck driver retention, you have to improve the working conditions, according to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
Opinion
How to speed up the supply chain? Louisiana and Georgia stick it to drivers
Louisiana and Georgia stick it to truckers, all in the name of a “driver shortage” –anything except require better pay and treatment for them.
News, OOIDA
Fill out the Owner-Operator Member Profile Survey from OOIDA
Some 20,000 OOIDA members have been asked to take an Owner-Operator Member Profile Survey. The info helps the fight for truckers’ rights.
Fuel prices, News
80 cents in one week!?
New England, Central Atlantic and the East Coast see startling jumps to average diesel prices, by over 80 cents, according to EIA report.
Business, Products & Services
Load posts increased 5% last week and capacity tightened, but spot rates slipped again
Load posts have risen the past two weeks on DAT MembersEdge, but rates aren’t showing a bounce. But the Mother’s Day effect is kicking in.
Federal, News
Speed limiter notice about to hit Federal Register
FMCSA is making moves toward mandate speed limiters on most commercial motor vehicles. The 30-day comment period starts May 4.
News, State, Truck Parking
Vail Pass Rest Area in Colorado closed through October 2023
The lone rest point for truckers for nearly 70 miles between Vail and Georgetown, Colo., Vail Pass Rest Area, is going to be out of order for a while.