Federal, News
Trucking industry seeks answers amid marijuana rescheduling proposal
The federal government wants to reschedule marijuana, creating confusion among federally regulated entities, including the trucking industry.
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Podcast: Ryder says transitioning to electric will cost some big bucks
How much will it cost the industry to convert to electric? One company has taken a look at the issue and thinks it has an answer.
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Federal, News
Potential truck parking funding avenues discussed at hearing
Sen. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., highlighted the truck parking crisis for U.S. DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg during an infrastructure hearing.
News, Truck Shows
Make-A-Wish convoy returns to full strength
Make-A-Wish Philadelphia, Delaware and Susquehanna Valley plans its 33rd annual Mother’s Day Truck Convoy to help critically sick kids.
News, State
Action on ticket cameras pursued in 15 states
Ticket cameras are a topic in at least 15 statehouses as legislators discuss rule changes to the revenue generating devices.
OOIDA, Truck Shows
Sunny Florida calls the driver of the OOIDA tour trailer
First the OOIDA tour trailer heads to Florida and then 2022’s first show and driving contest in Atlanta. Driver Marty Ellis says stop by.
Business, News
Daimler Truck, AB Volvo sever Russian business ties
Daimler Truck, along with AB Volvo, have slammed the brakes on business in Russia while international sanctions are being imposed.
Coronavirus, News
Attorneys urge truckers to weigh concerns before joining vaccine protests
As multiple convoys protesting vaccine and mask mandates head to D.C., what possible legal and financial concerns face drivers who participate?
News, OOIDA, State
OOIDA’s Matousek testifies on Maryland towing reform
OOIDA Director of State Legislative Affairs, Mike Matousek, provided in-person testimony in support of proposed Maryland towing reform.
Federal, News
Buttigieg to testify about infrastructure bill implementation
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg plans to testify to a Senate committee this week about implementing the infrastructure bill.
Federal, News, State
FMCSA grants exemption involving CDL skills test procedures
Three states can continue using revised commercial driver’s license pre-trip vehicle inspection and revised control skills test procedures.
Fuel prices, News
Diesel under $4 in just three of 10 regions
The federal weekly report released Feb. 28 showed diesel price increases across all regions, including an 8.2-cent surge in New England.
