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News, OOIDA
OOIDA lends support in aftermath of Key Bridge collapse
OOIDA has had conversations with agencies to offer any assistance possible regarding the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore.
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Podcast: Feds prepare to take action in wake of bridge collapse
The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after being struck by a container ship. That raises questions and concerns about what’s next.
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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.
News
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.
News
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.