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More than 150 lawmakers ask EPA to rescind heavy-duty emission rule
More than 150 lawmakers are urging the EPA to rescind its final rule regarding emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles.
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Podcast: Operational costs reach new high
The American Transportation Research Institute’s latest report details the high cost of doing business across the board.
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News, State
Louisiana Senate approves double fines, camera use on Atchafalaya Basin Bridge
Louisiana Senate approves bill to double fines for certain violations along the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge. Enforcement cameras would also be authorized.
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U.S. DOT leader Norman Mineta dies at age 90
Former Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta died on Tuesday, May 3. He was 90 years old.
Federal, News, OOIDA
Speed limiter mandate comment period now open
Truck drivers have already taken to social media to oppose a speed limiter mandate. But the time is now for truckers to submit formal comments to FMCSA.
Business, News
TravelCenters of America accepting nominations for 2022 Citizen Driver
Nomination forms for the 2022 TravelCenters of America Citizen Driver are now available on the TA website. You can also nominate via email.
News
Indeed offers 500 scholarships for veterans to earn their CDL
In an attempt to attract veterans to the industry, job search website Indeed.com has announced the funding of 500 CDL training scholarships for veterans.
Fuel prices, News, State
Fuel tax relief, tax rebate efforts continue nationwide
Statehouse actions provide fuel tax relief. Pursuit elsewhere would make available tax relief in other forms.
Federal, News
Driver retention key to supply chain, Buttigieg says
If you want to improve truck driver retention, you have to improve the working conditions, according to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
Opinion
How to speed up the supply chain? Louisiana and Georgia stick it to drivers
Louisiana and Georgia stick it to truckers, all in the name of a “driver shortage” –anything except require better pay and treatment for them.
News, OOIDA
Fill out the Owner-Operator Member Profile Survey from OOIDA
Some 20,000 OOIDA members have been asked to take an Owner-Operator Member Profile Survey. The info helps the fight for truckers’ rights.
Fuel prices, News
80 cents in one week!?
New England, Central Atlantic and the East Coast see startling jumps to average diesel prices, by over 80 cents, according to EIA report.