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Buttigieg updates Senate on NHTSA’s impaired-driving rulemaking
A rulemaking aimed at taking impaired drivers off the road received more than 18,000 comments, DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.
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Podcast: A private approach to truck parking
Trent Cameron, CEO and co-founder of Outpost, shares his company’s ambitious plan to dot the nation with private truck parking lots.
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Fuel prices, News
Fuel market remains extremely volatile
April’s short-term energy outlook released by the EIA indicated uncertainty remains high as the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues.
Federal, News
Bill would create tax credit for commercial truck drivers
A bipartisan bill in the U.S. House of Representatives would create a tax credit for commercial truck drivers who meet certain requirements.
News, State
Florida DOT offers info, seeks input on I-4 truck parking
Another chance to hear about adding truck parking along I-4 in Florida is scheduled in late April. Attend in person, virtually or by phone.
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Virginia governor vetoes winter weather restrictions on trucks
Virginia’s governor acted this week to turn back an effort to place limitations on truck travel during winter weather.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection calls Texas border stoppage ‘unnecessary’
U.S. Customs and Border Protection urges Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to call off his “unnecessary” inspection decree on border shipments.
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Tennessee bill seeks to create CDL training program for inmates
Citing success in other states, proposed legislation in Tennessee aims to create a CDL training program for incarcerated individuals nearing their release.
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Nebraska public-private partnership bill nears passage
A bill nearing passage in the Nebraska Legislature would authorize the state to move forward with public-private partnerships.
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Stakeholders warn EPA of unintended consequences of Cleaner Trucks Initiative
During a public hearing for EPA’s proposed Cleaner Trucks Initiative, OOIDA and others reminded the agency of past failures, including DPFs.
Fuel prices, News
Reports show falling diesel prices
For the third week in four, diesel prices have dropped. Diesel’s down 7 cents per gallon nationally and as much as 10 cents in New England.
News, State
States take action to end ticket quotas
State legislators in two states have taken action to eliminate policing for profit via ticket-writing requirements, or ticket quotas.