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FMCSA encourages safe driving around large trucks, buses
FMCSA is working to spread the message of how the general public can safely share the roads with large trucks and buses.
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Podcast: Why are shippers making truckers download apps?
Has a shipper asked you to download an app onto your smartphone? This may be to track loads – but it may also be doing a lot more.
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News, OOIDA
What to do if you’re involved in a crash
“Live From Exit 24” will provide critical information on how truck drivers can protect themselves after a crash. Call 317-67-OOIDA to join.
Fuel prices, News
Diesel prices largely down
Diesel dropped for most of the country, according to the weekly report from the Energy Information Administration released on Nov. 29.
News
Lower driver compensation contributed to drop in truck freight costs
New data from ATRI shows that trucking costs of operations dropped in 2020, with lower driver compensation contributing to the decrease.
News, State, Tolls
Pennsylvania House endorses bill to thwart toll bridge plan
The Pennsylvania House has voted to move forward with legislation to halt public-private partnerships to repair and toll bridges.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA asks Buttigieg to dedicate $1 billion for truck parking
OOIDA is asking Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to use $1 billion in discretionary funding for truck parking.
Federal, News
FMCSA emergency declaration extended through February
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is extending its national emergency declaration through February.
Coronavirus, Driver Fitness, Federal, News
White House plans Jan. 22 vaccine deadline for foreign essential travelers
The United States plans on Jan. 22 to begin requiring all inbound foreign national travelers crossing U.S. land or ferry ports to be fully vaccinated.
News, OOIDA, State
OOIDA continues fight for fair towing prices in West Virginia
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association has been working for years to protect truckers from exorbitant charges for third-party tows.
News, State
Oregon’s Clean Trucks Rule expedites zero-emission trucks sales
Oregon is implementing its Clean Trucks Rule, which requires truck manufacturers to produce a certain number of zero-emission trucks by 2024.
Fuel prices, News
Fuel supply chain concerns linger
Fuel has not only been erratic in terms of pricing in 2021, but the availability is creating even more concern in certain regions lately.
