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Federal, News
Buttigieg calls for policies to protect truckers against predatory towing
Policies to protect truckers from predatory towing fees are crucial, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttiegig said during a recent meeting.
Listen Now
Podcast: FMCSA holds public meeting on predatory towing, healthy debate ensues
FMCSA hosted a healthy debate between those in trucking calling for greater protections, and those in towing listing their concerns.
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Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA’s Pugh speaks up for drivers at forum
In addition to recruitment, OOIDA Executive Vice President Lewie Pugh said there should be more done to retain current truck drivers.
Federal, News, OOIDA
White House releases plan to strengthen trucking workforce
The White House announced a plan to strengthen the trucking workforce. OOIDA says that plan must include paying drivers for their time.
Crime & Courts, News
Petition seeks clemency for driver sentenced to 110 years
A petition seeks a reduced sentence for Rogel Aguilera-Mederos, who crashed his tractor trailer into stopped traffic on I-70 in 2019.
News, State, Tolls
Car drivers receive invoices for Rhode Island’s truck-only tolls
Rhode Island issued nearly 2,000 transactions billing car drivers for truck-only tolls, opening up questions regarding the system’s accuracy.
Business, Products & Services
API Lubricants Group approves PC-12 diesel engine oil category
The development of a new diesel engine category, Proposed Category-12 (PC-12), was approved by the Diesel Engine Oil Advisory Panel.
News, State, Tolls
New Jersey bill would halt automatic Turnpike Authority toll increases
A bill introduced this week in the New Jersey Senate would put a stop to automatic Turnpike Authority toll increases for all users.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA Board Member Doug Smith talks TV appearance and more
OOIDA Board Member Doug Smith joined “Live From Exit 24” to discuss his unique career path, which includes a recent TV appearance.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA delivers toys to Children’s Mercy Hospital in KC
A superhero, along with some comic book characters, delivered a truckload of toys to Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City.
Federal, News, OOIDA
FHWA to host National Coalition on Truck Parking Workshop
The lack of truck parking has been at crisis level for some time. On Dec. 16, the FHWA will have a National Coalition on Truck Parking Workshop.
News, State
Michigan Senate approves cut to local road funding red tape
A bill package approved by the Michigan Senate is intended to maximize funding for local roads by trimming federal aid costs.