Federal, News
High school seeks commercial learner’s permit exemption for 17-year-olds
A high school in Washington state is asking FMCSA to let its 17-year-old students acquire commercial learner’s permits.
Listen Now
Podcast: Broker financial responsibility rule is final
Brokers will now face some new, stricter financial rules – but OOIDA thinks that FMCSA should have gone much further with the regulation.
The Latest
News, State
Michigan Senate approves cut to local road funding red tape
A bill package approved by the Michigan Senate is intended to maximize funding for local roads by trimming federal aid costs.
Features
Dec. 18 is now Wreaths Across America Day
The Senate passed a resolution on Dec. 10 to officially designate Dec. 18 as “Wreaths Across America Day” in honor of fallen U.S. troops.
News, State
California senator scrutinizing Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system
Sen. Lena Gonzalez is urging the DMV to look into Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system after videos appear to show drivers misusing the technology.
Coronavirus, Federal, News
Senators request vaccine mandate exemption for cross-border truckers
Fourteen U.S. senators want truck drivers from the United States and Canada to cross the border without being subject to a COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
News, State, Tolls
Washington state lawmakers pursue end to Tacoma Narrows Bridge tolls
Multiple efforts at the Washington statehouse would use existing revenue to expedite toll removal on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.
Crime & Courts, News
Fiery, fatal I-70 pileup results in 110-year sentence for driver
A driver whose tractor-trailer crashed into backed up traffic on I-70 in the Denver area in 2019 has been sentenced to 110 years in prison.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA Board member Doug Smith joins ‘Live From Exit 24’
OOIDA Board member Doug Smith will be the guest on the next “Live From Exit 24” to discuss his recent television appearance and more.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA tour trailer ends year with Joplin, Mo., stop
The year’s final stop for the OOIDA tour trailer will be in Joplin, Mo. In January, Marty Ellis plans to head to Texas and places south.
Equipment
Cummins X12 engines recalled over fuel injection system issue
Thousands of Cummins X12 diesel engines are being recalled after the manufacturer discovered an issue with fuel injectors.
Fuel prices, News
More drops in diesel prices
Diesel prices continued on a downward trend, according to a weekly report from the Energy Information Administration released on Dec. 13.
