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Federal, News, OOIDA

OOIDA to FMCSA: Provide relief for drug testing disruptions

Shortages of plastic cups and lab technicians could leave some drivers in a bind when called for a random drug test, OOIDA warns.

Federal, News

Meera Joshi confirmation vote set for next week

A Senate committee will have an executive session to vote on whether Meera Joshi should be confirmed as the FMCSA’s next administrator.

News, OOIDA

OOIDA tour trailer rolls into Boise, Idaho

Marty Ellis next takes the OOIDA tour trailer to Boise, Idaho, the hometown of Jon Osburn, Ellis’ predecessor as skipper of The Spirit.

News, State

Michigan Senate panel reviews speed limits rule revision

Michigan speed limits are the topic of a bill moving through the statehouse to provide more flexibility from the 85th percentile formula.

News, State

Flooding can render one quarter of U.S. infrastructure, roads inoperable

A new report suggests that about 25% of the nation’s critical infrastructure and roads are at extreme risk due to flooding.

Federal, News, OOIDA

Supply chain plan announced; OOIDA says detention must be addressed

In an effort to address disruptions in the supply chain, the White House announced a plan to move toward 24/7 operations at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

News, Safety & Security

Hazmat enforcement blitz tallies 2,700 violations over five days

CVSA conducted a hazmat and dangerous goods enforcement blitz in June. Inspectors stopped 13,471 vehicles in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

Coronavirus, Federal, News

Homeland Security announces border reopening in two phases

Next month, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will begin allowing fully vaccinated travelers from Canada and Mexico to enter the United States.

Elections, News, State

Local elections include transportation funding questions

Counties and cities across the country this fall are set to include transportation funding questions on local election ballots.

News, State

Alisal Fire in California shuts down U.S. 101 near Santa Barbara

The Alisal Fire near the coastline in Southern California is intensifying quickly, having already jumped and shut down the 101 highway.