Federal, News
Effort to provide restroom access to truckers continues
For anyone outside of the trucking industry, the idea of being denied restroom access while working probably seems unimaginable.
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Podcast: FHWA grants meant to replace trucks at ports
Ports across the country might see quite a few new, lower-emission trucks due to a series of grants from the Federal Highway Administration.
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Federal, News
FMCSA extends application deadline for Truck Leasing Task Force
For truckers who would like to apply to be part of the new Truck Leasing Task Force, there’s still time to do so.
News, OOIDA
The OOIDA tour trailer joins Midwest Pride in Your Ride
Next up with the OOIDA tour trailer, Marty Ellis gets to see shiny semis, a truck pull and truck drag races at the Midwest Pride in Your Ride.
Crime & Courts, News, State
Swift truckers’ wage dispute ends with $7M settlement
A 12-year-old Swift Transportation wage dispute comes to an end during a time when Congress is considering ending wage exemptions for truckers.
News, State
Two states act to end ticket quotas; other states in pursuit
State legislators in two states take action to eliminate policing for profit via ticket-writing requirements, or ticket quotas.
News, State
Louisiana Senate approves double fines, camera use on Atchafalaya Basin Bridge
Louisiana Senate approves bill to double fines for certain violations along the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge. Enforcement cameras would also be authorized.
Federal, News
U.S. DOT leader Norman Mineta dies at age 90
Former Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta died on Tuesday, May 3. He was 90 years old.
Federal, News, OOIDA
Speed limiter mandate comment period now open
Truck drivers have already taken to social media to oppose a speed limiter mandate. But the time is now for truckers to submit formal comments to FMCSA.
Business, News
TravelCenters of America accepting nominations for 2022 Citizen Driver
Nomination forms for the 2022 TravelCenters of America Citizen Driver are now available on the TA website. You can also nominate via email.
News
Indeed offers 500 scholarships for veterans to earn their CDL
In an attempt to attract veterans to the industry, job search website Indeed.com has announced the funding of 500 CDL training scholarships for veterans.
Fuel prices, News, State
Fuel tax relief, tax rebate efforts continue nationwide
Statehouse actions provide fuel tax relief. Pursuit elsewhere would make available tax relief in other forms.