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More than 150 lawmakers ask EPA to rescind heavy-duty emission rule
More than 150 lawmakers are urging the EPA to rescind its final rule regarding emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles.
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Podcast: Operational costs reach new high
The American Transportation Research Institute’s latest report details the high cost of doing business across the board.
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Paccar recalling trucks with methane detection issue
Paccar is recalling more than 1,000 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks that may have an issue with the methane detection system.
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Canada moving forward with cross-border vaccine mandate for truckers
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he is moving ahead with a mandate that will require truck drivers to be fully vaccinated before crossing into Canada.
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Diesel prices back up this week
The weekly report from the Energy Information Administration showed an increase in diesel prices for the first time in nearly two months.
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New driver training rule almost here
Beginning next month, a long-anticipated entry-level driver training rule will go into effect. The new standards take effect Feb. 7.
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Trucking freight crossing the borders near all-time high
North American freight is going strong, with truck freight crossing the borders continuing an eight-month growth streak.
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Pennsylvania bill would allow expanded use of self-driving vehicles
A new Pennsylvania bill would permit self-driving vehicles to operate on roadways with or without a driver in the driver’s position.
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Big Spring, Texas, is the next stop for the OOIDA tour trailer
Marty Ellis next takes the OOIDA tour trailer to Big Spring, Texas. Driver buzz has been about supply issues and the tragic Denver crash.
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Win some OOIDA swag
The first “Live From Exit 24” of 2022 will feature a trucking trivia contest complete with prizes for listeners who answer correctly.
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Wintry weather may cause travel delays over the weekend
From coast to coast, wintry weather is causing problems for travelers, with the Northeast getting hit the hardest with heavy snowfall.
Coronavirus, Federal, News
Conservative justices appear leery of OSHA vaccine rule
Several members of the U.S. Supreme Court questioned the need for OSHA’s vaccine rule during a special hearing on Friday, Jan. 7.