News, OOIDA
OOIDA Foundation points out problems with EPA mandate
An analysis from the OOIDA Foundation raises concerns stemming from the EPA’s new Phase 3 greenhouse gas regulations on heavy trucks.
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Podcast: From homeless to full of hope
Thanks to the Veterans Community Project, an Army veteran and former truck driver has gone from homeless to full of hope for the future.
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News, Truck Parking
The Parking Zone – February 2022
Truck parking at the federal government level made headlines, but plenty was going on at the local, state and private sector levels.
Coronavirus, Federal, News
FMCSA emergency declaration set to surpass two-year mark
FMCSA once again extended its national emergency declaration for truckers providing direct assistance in COVID-19 relief efforts.
News, State
States approve, nix left lane plans for trucks
State lawmakers in New Mexico and Virginia have moved forward with revised plans that would address left lane use for trucks.
Coronavirus, News
Ontario authorities hit back at Freedom Convoy protesters
The Ontario Ministry of Transportation ordered numerous suspensions and seizures as well as arrests in an effort to end the Freedom Convoy.
Federal, News
FMCSA updates guidance on accident determination
FMCSA has updated its guidance regarding the determination of whether a crash should be included on a motor carrier’s accident register.
News, OOIDA, State
Pay not a contributing factor to ‘driver shortage,’ according to ITA president
The Idaho Trucking Association’s president says pay isn’t why there’s a “driver shortage,” but OOIDA says, “Hold on, Jack.”
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA opposes UCR fee proposal
FMCSA proposed reduced Unified Carrier Registration fees for 2023. OOIDA says the reductions don’t go far enough.
Federal, News, OOIDA
U.S. DOT plans to allow oral fluid as drug testing method
The U.S. Department of Transportation plans to give employers the choice to include oral fluid specimens in their drug testing programs.
Equipment, News
International trucks recalled for wrong color backup lights
Thousands of International trucks are being recalled after Navistar was notified of backup lights that don’t meet the threshold for “white light.”
News, OOIDA
OOIDA tour trailer heads to Alabama, then Florida
Bet that protest convoys and infrastructure spending priorities will be top of mind of truckers at the OOIDA tour trailer near Mobile, Ala.
