News, OOIDA
OOIDA Foundation points out problems with EPA mandate
An analysis from the OOIDA Foundation raises concerns stemming from the EPA’s new Phase 3 greenhouse gas regulations on heavy trucks.
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Podcast: From homeless to full of hope
Thanks to the Veterans Community Project, an Army veteran and former truck driver has gone from homeless to full of hope for the future.
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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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.