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OOIDA encourages support of bill to stop freight fraud
A bipartisan bill introduced in the House on Wednesday, May 22 aims to fight back against freight fraud, and OOIDA is lending its support.
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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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News, State
Louisiana House panel backs double fines, camera use on Atchafalaya Basin Bridge
A Louisiana House panel has voted to advance a bill to double fines for speeding and for truck lane restrictions along the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge.
News, State
Spring storms lead to Minnesota executive order
Minnesota has experienced extreme weather that is affecting their agricultural industry. The state has an hours-of-service waiver in place.
Equipment, News, State
Sysco to acquire hundreds of Freightliner electric trucks
Sysco Corp. is moving forward with its ambitious emission reduction targets by acquiring nearly 800 electric trucks. Will it work?
Business, Equipment
Meritor buys Siemens Commercial Vehicle business
Shortly after announcing plans to join Cummins Inc., Meritor is buying Siemens Commercial Vehicle biz for more electric powertrain expertise.
OOIDA, Truck Shows
OOIDA tour trailer stops in Morris, Ill., fresh from a vintage truck show
He’s in Morris, Ill., now, but over the weekend Marty Ellis took the OOIDA tour trailer to the ATHS Greater Cincinnati Chapter Truck Show.
Federal, News, Safety & Security
Avoiding crashes sometimes prompts need for speed, truckers say
Truckers say a proposed speed limiter mandate would prevent them from accelerating to avoid crashes.
Equipment, News, State
Self-driving vehicles allowed on Kansas roadways; Gatik begin operations
Thanks to lobbying efforts by Walmart and startup company Gatik, Kansas now allows self-driving vehicles to operate on public roads.
News, State
Heavy snow expected in Colorado as NWS issues winter weather advisory
Heavy snow in late May? A winter weather advisory has been issued for northeast Colorado. The latest forecasted snowfall totals are staggering.
News, OOIDA
Truckers for Troops celebrates Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day was created in 1949 to honor all branches of the military. Truckers for Troops sends a special thank you on this day.
Business, Equipment, News
UPS shareholders vote down proposal strengthening emissions reduction
UPS shareholders delivered a blow to the electric vehicle movement after striking down a proposal to expedite the electrification of its fleet.