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Rep. Collins: Minimum insurance increase would ‘destroy’ trucking
A bill that would increase carriers’ minimum insurance to $5 million would “destroy the trucking industry,” a member of Congress said.
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Podcast: Will congressional action shut down push for electric vehicles?
Four members of Congress are working to blunt the Biden administration’s push for electric vehicles. But will they have a real effect?
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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.
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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.
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Huge wildlife bridge project to start near L.A.
A roaming cougar has inspired the construction of a wildlife bridge over Highway 101 near L.A. It’s called the world’s largest.
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Arizona wildfire closes U.S. Highway 89
The Tunnel Fire near Flagstaff, Ariz., has now burned more than 19,000 acres since it was reported Sunday. On Wednesday, containment was 0%.
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Most overrated and underrated scenic routes
Is Route 66 among the most overrated road trips? One analysis thinks so. What do you think are some of the most over/underrated scenic routes?
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Poll shows Americans opposed to reducing age requirements for CDLs
Lowering age requirements for CDLs has been suggested to solve supply chain issues. A recent poll says most Americans aren’t on board.
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Minnesota Senate plan relies on federal funds, auto parts tax revenue for roads
A Minnesota Senate panel has advanced a bill to provide more than $5.7 billion for transportation funding over five years.