News, OOIDA
OOIDA Foundation points out problems with EPA mandate
An analysis from the OOIDA Foundation raises concerns stemming from the EPA’s new Phase 3 greenhouse gas regulations on heavy trucks.
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Podcast: FMCSA to cars – time to share the road
FMCSA is undertaking a project to alert the general public about sharing the road with large trucks. OOIDA’s Jay Grimes has the details.
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Crime & Courts, Equipment, News
Nikola expects to settle SEC probe for $125M, founder to pay bill
Hydrogen-fueled truck company Nikola is settling an SEC investigation over alleged fraud and expects its founder and former CEO to pay the tab.
Federal, News, OOIDA
MCSAC to tackle driver retention again in December
OOIDA President Todd Spencer, who serves on the FMCSA advisory panel, said truck drivers often find the benefits aren’t worth the sacrifices.
Business, Products & Services
Truck stops offer meals, thanks on Veterans Day
The Big Three major truck stop chains in the U.S. plan to salute U.S. military veterans on Veterans Day by giving them free food.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA’s 15th annual Truckers for Troops campaign is next week
The 15th annual Truckers for Troops campaign starts Nov. 8 and runs all week. So far, the effort has raised nearly $700,000 to aid veterans.
News, OOIDA
The OOIDA tour trailer heads to Oklahoma City, Okla.
Marty Ellis and the OOIDA tour trailer head to Oklahoma City, Okla. Drivers tell him supply chain inefficiencies are top of mind now.
News, State, Tolls
PennDOT’s bridge toll program receiving criticism from lawmakers
A member of the U.S. House is criticizing PennDOT’s I-80 Canoe Creek bridge toll in his district, adding to the list of lawmakers against the program.
Federal, News, OOIDA
FMCSA’s Joshi talks driver retention, detention time with OOIDA
During a meeting with OOIDA, FMCSA’s acting Administrator Meera Joshi thanked truck drivers for their commitment to the nation.
News, State
End near for daylight saving time?
Changing the clock for daylight saving time is a practice that continues to be debated at statehouses around the country and in D.C.
Coronavirus, Federal, News
OSHA issues COVID-19 vaccine mandate for private employers
OSHA has released its emergency temporary standard requiring a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for private employers with more than 100 employees.
News, OOIDA
The broker-carrier relationship
A number of issues impacting brokers and carriers were covered on the latest “Live From Exit 24” with Ken Lund of Allen Lund Co.