Federal, News
EPA criticized for ‘torrent of regulation’
Senate Republicans criticized the EPA for “a torrent of regulation” that led to higher costs at a committee hearing on Wednesday, May 8.
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Podcast: FMCSA to cars – time to share the road
FMCSA is undertaking a project to alert the general public about sharing the road with large trucks. OOIDA’s Jay Grimes has the details.
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News, Truck Shows
FMCSA offers information sessions at MATS
The FMCSA will be at the Mid-America Trucking Show to inform truckers about the latest regulations and to answer questions.
Federal, News
Court reinstates independent contractor rule
A U.S. district court invalidated the Department of Labor’s decision to withdraw a rule that made it easier for workers to be classified as independent contractors.
Fuel prices, News, State
Four states move forward with fuel tax relief
Legislative efforts move forward in four statehouses to provide motorists and truck drivers relief from fuel tax collections.
News, Products & Services
3G network prepares to go offline, FMCSA grants extension for certain ELDs
With another 3G wireless network set to go offline at the end of the month, the FMCSA has granted an extension for two specific ELD models.
News, State, Truck Parking
FDOT public meetings to address truck parking on I-4 corridor
Truckers will have a chance to tell the Florida Department of Transportation where to build more truck parking spaces along the I-4 corridor.
Crime & Courts, Federal, News, State
Texas leads 14-state coalition against stricter vehicle emission standards
More than a dozen states are asking a federal court to put a stop to the Biden administration’s tight greenhouse gas emission standards.
Business, OOIDA, Products & Services
Buyer beware: Biennial update filing services may not be worth the cost
Drivers need to complete a biennial update to maintain their U.S. DOT number every 24 months. Are companies offering help with updates worth the expense?
News
Ontario details ELD mandate enforcement
The Ontario Ministry of Transportation provided carriers an update regarding enforcement of provincial and federal ELD mandates.
News, State
Pursuit continues at statehouses to mandate vehicle snow and ice removal
Lawmakers in multiple states continue to pursue legislation intended to enhance rules on removal of snow and ice from the top of vehicles.
Federal, News
Women of Trucking Advisory Board seeks applicants
The FMCSA wants qualified truckers to join its Women of Trucking Advisory Board to identify and address barriers women face in the field.