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FMCSA encourages safe driving around large trucks, buses
FMCSA is working to spread the message of how the general public can safely share the roads with large trucks and buses.
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Podcast: Why are shippers making truckers download apps?
Has a shipper asked you to download an app onto your smartphone? This may be to track loads – but it may also be doing a lot more.
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Fuel prices, News
Only two regions under $5 per gallon
The Energy Information Administration’s weekly report showed a national average of $5.16. The highest price is $6.277 in California.
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The OOIDA tour trailer has two Michigan stops planned
Saginaw, Mich., is known for more than just a nice-sized truck stop. Marty Ellis plans to have the OOIDA tour trailer there April 28-30.
News, State, Tolls
Pennsylvania bills address toll collection concerns
Multiple bills in the Pennsylvania statehouse are touted to update and improve the method of collecting and reporting on Pennsylvania Turnpike tolls.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA vocal in its support of GOT Truckers Act
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is telling members of the media why the GOT Truckers Act should be made into law.
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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.
News
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.