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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.

Coronavirus, Federal, News

OSHA COVID-19 vaccine rule goes to White House

OSHA’s rule regarding a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for businesses with 100 or more employees is under review at the White House.

Fuel prices, News

Diesel surge continues

The Oct. 11 diesel report from the Energy Information Administration showed more of the same as prices continue to rise across the country.

Crime & Courts, News

New Orleans woman’s guilty plea brings ‘Operation Sideswipe’ convictions to 28

Another guilty plea in the ongoing “Operation Sideswipe” saga involves a woman who claimed injuries from a staged crash she wasn’t even in.

News, State

Voters in another Nevada county will decide on local diesel tax

Commissioners in one Nevada locale have decided to allow voters to decide next year whether to collect a local diesel tax.

Crime & Courts, News, State

Texas court rejects government liability in motorist floodwater drowning

How much responsibility does a county hold to warn motorists of flood waters on roads? More specifically, how adequate should signage be?