Federal, News
Truck Leasing Task Force plans meetings in June, July
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Truck Leasing Task Force will resume with meetings scheduled in June and July.
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Podcast: It’s time to file Form 2290 again
The filing season for the Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax, Form 2290, is officially open. We’ll have a refresher on what you need to know.
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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.
Equipment
Daimler Trucks issues two separate recalls addressing steering issue
More than 10,000 Daimler Trucks vehicles are potentially affected by one of two recalls dealing with an issue with the steering component.
News, State
Ohio law authorizes transportation plan, Brent Spence Bridge funding
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed into law a bill that authorizes nearly $700 million for transportation. Funding for the Brent Spence Bridge also is included.
Federal, News, OOIDA
UCR comment period to reopen for 14 days
Following a response from OOIDA, the comment period regarding UCR fees for 2023 is being reopened for two weeks.
News, OOIDA, Truck Shows
The OOIDA tour trailer stops in London, Ohio, between shows
Marty Ellis and the OOIDA tour trailer will stop in London, Ohio, between the ATHS national historical truck show and a regional ATHS show.
Crime & Courts, Federal, News
U.S. solicitor general tells SCOTUS to avoid broker negligence case
The U.S. solicitor general advised the Supreme Court to avoid a case against C.H. Robinson that could have sweeping consequences for brokers.
News, OOIDA, Truck Shows
ATHS National Convention and Truck Show honors the history of trucking
2022 ATHS National Convention and Truck Show drew nearly 5,000 per day. ATHS executive director says it’s more than just the history of trucking.
News, State
Louisiana lawmakers approve double fines, camera use on Atchafalaya Bridge
A bill headed to the Louisiana governor would double fines for speeding and for truck lane restrictions along the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge.
Features, Truck Shows
Hundreds of historic trucks on display at ATHS National Convention and Truck Show
Thousands flock to the Illinois State Fairgrounds for 2022 ATHS National Convention and Truck Show. Organizers say nearly 800 historic trucks are on display.
Fuel prices, Opinion
2022 and the echoes of 1973
Today’s diesel prices may make truckers recall the issues truckers faced in 1973. John Bendel was driving LTL linehaul in the Northeast then.