News
Move toward electric trucks ‘ignores operational realities’
The EPA’s efforts toward electric trucks are unworkable and ignore operational realities, a trucking executive told a House subcommittee.
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Podcast: Truckers on board discuss driver training, fraud, EVs and more
What needs to be done to improve driver training? It was one of several topics – including fraud, EVs and more – discussed by OOIDA’s Board.
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News, State
Road funding increase pursued in Wyoming
A Wyoming state legislative panel has voted in favor of pursuing multiple sources of revenue to boost road funding around the state.
News, State
Smog inspections ordered twice a year for California big trucks
New California regs require twice-a-year smog inspections for big trucks. With onboard diagnostics, though, they won’t have to stop for it.
News
Truckers without FEMA loads should avoid areas ravaged by tornadoes
Although truckers are eager to help, only those with FEMA loads should enter areas impacted by the historic tornado that struck Kentucky.
Business, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Federal, News
Still several unanswered questions regarding Yellow Corp.’s $700M loan
Congress is still waiting on documents explaining why Yellow Corp. received a massive national defense loan from the coronavirus relief bill.
Equipment
Paccar wreckers and auto haulers recalled for service brake issue
Paccar is recalling nearly 1,000 trucks after finding an issue affecting service brakes installed on wrecker and auto-hauler applications.
Federal, News, Truck Parking
Truck parking bill picks up two more co-sponsors
HR2187, the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act, is picking up more cosponsors, but still needs a shove from stakeholders.
News, State
Winter weather storm closes I-80 in Wyoming, moving northeast
A winter weather storm is closing roadways in Wyoming while making its way toward Michigan. In Washington state, vehicles must chain up on I-90.
Federal, News
Proposed federal bill targets staged collisions with trucks
A bill introduced in the U.S. House by representatives from Louisiana and Texas is meant to target staged collisions and insurance fraud.
News, State
Virginia aims to take the guesswork out of alcohol detection
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is launching the largest commercial test of a driver alcohol detection system for safety.
Federal, News
FMCSA releases instructional video on registration process
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration wants to help navigate motor carriers through the registration process.
