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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Government data suggests Canadian protests had little effect on cross-border freight
Despite demonstrators blocking Canadian border crossings, northern cross-border truck freight increased in February.
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Coca-Cola pledges $1 million for commercial driver training
Coca-Cola announced a $1 million donation to the Technical College System of Georgia Foundation for commercial driver training.
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D.C. Circuit hears arguments in hours-of-service lawsuit
FMCSA’s change to its 30-minute break provision was prompted by negative consequences from the previous rule, an OOIDA attorney said.
News, State
Texas border disruption cost state and nation billions of dollars, report says
It lasted only a week, but Gov. Greg Abbot’s decision to increase Texas border inspections resulted in the loss of billions of dollars.
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Ontario dreams big for Highway 401 upgrades
Ontario’s Highway 401 is in line for more lanes, more parking, and more and longer tandem trailers, according to a draft transportation plan.
Fuel prices, News, State
Fuel tax relief, tax rebates pursued at statehouses
Action at eight statehouses provides fuel tax relief. Pursuit elsewhere would make available tax relief in other forms.
Coronavirus, Federal, News
Homeland Security extends vaccine requirements
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has extended COVID-19 vaccination requirements for non-U.S. travelers.
Federal, News, OOIDA
Oral arguments up next in case over hours of service
Oral arguments over changes to the hours-of-service regulations that went into effect in 2020 will be heard next week.
News, State
Louisiana Senate approves longer, heavier loads at ports
The Louisiana Senate approved a bill to create a new tandem load permit for trucks hauling to and from shipping ports in the state.
News, OOIDA
The OOIDA tour trailer returns to Gary, Ind.
Marty Ellis is taking the OOIDA tour trailer to Gary, Ind. He’s fresh from the OOIDA spring Board meeting. Go find out what was discussed.
