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OOIDA lends support in aftermath of Key Bridge collapse
OOIDA has had conversations with agencies to offer any assistance possible regarding the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore.
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Podcast: Feds prepare to take action in wake of bridge collapse
The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after being struck by a container ship. That raises questions and concerns about what’s next.
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Has trucking finally found the automated holy grail?
Two truckload companies are offering the panacea of trucking automation, promising almost anything a driver could want.
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FMCSA takes step toward under-21 apprenticeship program
The FMCSA is taking a procedural step toward creating an apprenticeship pilot program for under-21 drivers. Time to comment is five days.
News, State
Washington state bill seeks to address truck parking shortage
A Washington state bill would provide tax incentives for private industry to add truck parking options around the state and at ports.
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Florida towing company charged with organized fraud
A Jacksonville, Fla., towing company was charged for fraudulently billing customers between 2018 and 2019. These bills totaled over $100,000.
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Vermont town triples fines for striking covered bridges
Truckers driving through Lyndon, Vt., need to pay attention to where they are going or risk paying up to $15,000 if they strike a bridge.
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The OOIDA tour trailer stops in Weatherford, Texas
Marty Ellis is keeping the OOIDA tour trailer in Texas for January and part of February. Next stop’s in Weatherford. Stop by to see what’s up.
Driver Fitness, News
Yearlong program to battle diabetes begins Monday
On Monday, a yearlong program to help drivers ward off type 2 diabetes starts. It features live webinars and a lifestyle coach.
News, State
Missouri and Hawaii bills call for left lane truck rules
Legislation introduced in the Missouri and Hawaii statehouses would single out large trucks from left lane use on interstates.
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OOIDA backs Washington state bill mandating restroom access for truckers
A Washington state bill would guarantee truck drivers access to restrooms at retail establishments and at marine terminals.
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Interstate 95 turned into parking lot by crash, snow
A crash followed by a winter storm in Virginia left hundreds of drivers on Interstate 95 stranded, some for more than 24 hours.