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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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.
News
Officer’s death, marijuana use lead to driver being banned
A law enforcement officer’s death, along with marijuana use and other violations, has resulted in a driver being named an imminent hazard.
News, OOIDA
Improving trucker health focus of ‘Live From Exit 24’
Improving the health and wellness of truckers was the topic of conversation on the latest episode of OOIDA’s “Live From Exit 24.”
Fuel prices, News, State
Fuel tax relief pursued in at least 10 states
Legislative efforts in more than 10 states would provide motorists and/or truck drivers relief from fuel tax collections.
Federal
Supply chain report tackles truck parking, overtime exemption
The U.S. DOT released 62 supply chain actions, including ones to expand truck parking and eliminate the motor carrier overtime exemption.
