Federal, News
Rep. Collins: Minimum insurance increase would ‘destroy’ trucking
A bill that would increase carriers’ minimum insurance to $5 million would “destroy the trucking industry,” a member of Congress said.
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Podcast: Will congressional action shut down push for electric vehicles?
Four members of Congress are working to blunt the Biden administration’s push for electric vehicles. But will they have a real effect?
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Features, News
5,000 miles in five days – all for a good cause
Former truck driver Shawn Kitchen will attempt a 5,000-mile motorcycle ride in five days to raise funds for Truckers Final Mile.
Opinion
Induced demand sounds good in theory but leaves truckers in a jam
Proponents of the “induced demand” theory say building more lanes increases traffic. But they’re focusing on commuters instead of truckers.
News
Unsafe driving behaviors down, but motorists feel police won’t catch them
A new report from AAA reveals that dangerous driving behaviors are down. However, motorists believe they can get away with those behaviors.
Federal, News
White House announces additional steps to address supply chain
Taking additional steps to address the supply chain, the White House announced it will fund a project to alleviate congestion at the Port of Savannah.
Federal, News, OOIDA
FMCSA to require rear guards to be inspected annually
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will require annual inspection of rear impact guards, the agency announced.
Fuel prices, News
Federal report shows a break in diesel costs
According to a weekly report from the Energy Information Administration, five of the 10 regions reported a lower average price than last week.
Federal
Republicans in Congress call on EPA to expedite DEF sensor fix
A group of congressional Republicans has joined in asking the Environmental Protection Agency to expedite a DEF sensor fix.
Federal, News, OOIDA
House advances infrastructure bill to Biden’s desk
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act by a vote of 228-206. OOIDA shares the good and the bad for truckers.
News
Brent Spence Bridge reopens all lanes to traffic
Nearly a year to the day since the Brent Spence Bridge reopened after a six-week closure, an eight-month maintenance project is now complete.
Coronavirus, Federal, News
Labor Secretary says vaccine rule won’t apply to most truckers
OSHA released its COVID-19 rule last week. However, the Labor Secretary says the rule won’t apply to most truck drivers.
