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Bills of interest to trucking businesses pass committees

A pair of bills of particular interest to trucking businesses passed through Congressional committees on Thursday, March 21.

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OOIDA updates FightingForTruckers.com

OOIDA has updated FightingForTruckers.com, its grassroots advocacy website, with a modern look and even more user-friendly functions.

News, State

Georgia lawmakers endorse end to truck driver direct-action rule

Georgia state lawmakers have endorsed legislation to repeal the state’s direct-action statute that covers truck drivers.

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Truckers spotlight predatory contracts at Truck Leasing Task Force meeting

The Trucking Leasing Task Force used the Mid-America Trucking Show to hear directly from truckers about predatory lease-purchases.

News, Truck Parking

British Columbia announces opening of secured truck parking facility

A new secured truck parking facility will soon open in British Columbia. Here’s where to find the new facility and what it will offer.

Opinion

Hit a bridge, go to jail

Commercial truck drivers to face higher penalties for hitting overpasses.

News, State

Towing reform pursued at multiple statehouses

Unfair towing practices are the topic of legislation headed to multiple governors’ desks, while other efforts continue to move through statehouses.

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Drivers retested by Colorado DOT after training school closure

A driver training school in Colorado was forced to close after violations, the state’s DOT said. Now, drivers are being retested.

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More lawmakers join fight to stop speed limiter mandate

The DRIVE Act, a bill to stop FMCSA from mandating speed limiters, now has 40 co-sponsors in the House and 10 in the Senate.

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EPA announces light-duty standards; heavy-duty expected soon

The EPA recently announced national tailpipe emission standards for passenger cars, light-duty trucks and medium-duty vehicles.