Federal, News
GOP lawmakers introduce resolution to undo EPA’s new emission standards
One month after the EPA finalized tougher truck emission standards, Republican lawmakers are attempting to quash them.
Listen Now
Podcast: Is renewable diesel an alternative to electric?
A new American Transportation Research Institute report includes promising data on renewable diesel. Jeff Short explains the details.
The Latest
Opinion
FHWA aims to repave the roads under our traffic jams
It would be nice if the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act helped ease traffic bottlenecks, but there are reasons to suspect it won’t.
Business, Products & Services
Cummins acquires Jake Brake company
Engine maker Cummins is acquiring the original manufacturer of the Jake Brake, which was invented by Cummins’ founder.
News, State
Wyoming Legislature to consider 15-cent fuel tax boost
A bill introduced in the Wyoming House would raise the state’s tax rate for gas and diesel purchases by 15 cents over three years.
News, OOIDA
The OOIDA tour trailer pulls into Jackson, Miss.
Jackson, Miss., is the next stop for Marty Ellis and the OOIDA tour trailer. Drivers have been discussing the new driver training registry
News, OOIDA, State
Washington House committees advance truck parking, rest area access bills
Washington state House committees have advanced bills to aid truck parking and keep state-owned and operated rest areas open.
News, State
‘Driver shortage’ sparks CDL partnership program in Virginia
A Virginia initiative aims to address driver shortages by putting 100 new CDL drivers on the road in 100 days. They’re a third of the way there.
Coronavirus, News, OOIDA
Vaccine mandate for truckers the ‘straw that broke the camel’s back’
With a US convoy forming to protest vaccine mandates, OOIDA’s Lewie Pugh thinks this is the “straw that broke the camel’s back” for many truckers.
Crime & Courts, News
Alias, crash, controlled substances test get driver banned
Operating a commercial truck under an alias after crashing and testing positive for controlled substance has gotten a Mexican driver banned.
Business
Maersk acquires Pennsylvania’s Pilot Freight Services
A.P. Moller-Maersk is adding the assets of Glenn Mills, Pa.-based Pilot Freight Services to its U.S. network, reaching 150 locations total.
Coronavirus, Federal, News
DHS keeping an eye on possible truck convoy protests near Super Bowl
Homeland Security is alerting law enforcement about talks about truck convoys protesting vaccination mandates, and even one targeting the Super Bowl.
