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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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Trucking job growth hits a snag in December
After several months of strong employment growth, the number of vacant trucking jobs being filled is starting to get smaller.
OOIDA
Feb. 1 is the deadline for the OOIDA scholarship
Those interested in applying for an OOIDA Mary Johnston Scholarship have until Feb. 1 to do so. The program started in 1998.
Federal, Safety & Security
Webinar to go over new out-of-service criteria set
New CVSA out-of-service criteria are set to go into effect April 1. A webinar to go over the changes is planned for Jan. 20.
Analysis, Business, Equipment, News
Has trucking finally found the automated holy grail?
Two truckload companies are offering the panacea of trucking automation, promising almost anything a driver could want.
Federal, News, OOIDA
FMCSA takes step toward under-21 apprenticeship program
The FMCSA is taking a procedural step toward creating an apprenticeship pilot program for under-21 drivers. Time to comment is five days.
News, State
Washington state bill seeks to address truck parking shortage
A Washington state bill would provide tax incentives for private industry to add truck parking options around the state and at ports.
Crime & Courts, News, State
Florida towing company charged with organized fraud
A Jacksonville, Fla., towing company was charged for fraudulently billing customers between 2018 and 2019. These bills totaled over $100,000.
News, State
Vermont town triples fines for striking covered bridges
Truckers driving through Lyndon, Vt., need to pay attention to where they are going or risk paying up to $15,000 if they strike a bridge.
News, OOIDA
The OOIDA tour trailer stops in Weatherford, Texas
Marty Ellis is keeping the OOIDA tour trailer in Texas for January and part of February. Next stop’s in Weatherford. Stop by to see what’s up.
Driver Fitness, News
Yearlong program to battle diabetes begins Monday
On Monday, a yearlong program to help drivers ward off type 2 diabetes starts. It features live webinars and a lifestyle coach.