Federal, News
UCR fees to increase in 2025
FMCSA announced the UCR fees in a final rule that is scheduled to be published in the Federal Register on Monday, June 17.
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Podcast: The transition to electric trucks will cost how much?!
How much will it cost the industry to convert to electric? Ryder has taken a look and thinks it has an answer.
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News, State
Winter weather, supply issues spur emergency declarations
Severe winter weather and ongoing supply issues were cited by a number of states that have recently enacted emergency declarations.
News, OOIDA, State
OOIDA: Virginia left lane restriction for trucks a ‘bad idea’
Following a recent winter storm in Virginia, a bill in the works would prohibit trucks from using the left lane during bad weather.
News, OOIDA, State
Washington Trucking Associations, OOIDA, ATA back parking, restroom access bills
Bills in Washington state to aid truck parking, restroom access backed by Washington Trucking Associations, OOIDA, and ATA.
News, State, Tolls
I-4 Express lanes in Florida to open soon
With a launch date of early 2022, I-4 Express lanes will be available to certain motorists for a fee. Trucks, however, are prohibited.
Coronavirus, Crime & Courts, Federal, News
U.S. Supreme Court rejects OSHA vaccine rule
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration overstepped with its COVID-19 vaccine rule, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled.
News, OOIDA
Commercial driver pilot program a hot topic on ‘Live From Exit 24’
Recap of the latest edition of “Live From Exit 24” – fast-tracking the commercial driver pilot program, boosting pay for drivers, and more.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA on pilot program: Younger drivers crash more
OOIDA didn’t mince words in its comments about FMCSA’s moves toward an apprenticeship pilot program for under-21 drivers.
News, State, Tolls
Mobile River Bridge project abandons truck-only toll
The controversial Mobile River Truck Bridge will be the Mobile River Bridge now that the Alabama DOT is backing a plan that tolls everyone.
News, OOIDA
The OOIDA tour trailer pulls into El Paso, Texas
Marty Ellis and the OOIDA tour trailer next stop at the El Paso, Texas, Petro, which has special significance to truck driving history.
News, State
Indiana looks at ticket cameras, reckless driving, cable barriers
Road safety efforts at the Indiana statehouse target ticket cameras along certain stretches of roadway, excessive speeding, and cable barriers.
