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: From homeless to full of hope
Thanks to the Veterans Community Project, an Army veteran and former truck driver has gone from homeless to full of hope for the future.
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News
Bid to benefit Truckers Against Trafficking
An auction of an “Everyday Heroes” Kenworth T680 will be held in December with the proceeds going directly to Truckers Against Trafficking.
News, State
Port of Seattle accelerates zero emission goal by a decade
Turning to a more aggressive plan, the Port of Seattle Commission has agreed to move its net-zero emissions goal from 2050 to 2040.
Elections, News, State
Virginia, New Jersey voters decide on state offices
Voters in Virginia and New Jersey this week cast ballots for fall elections. Voters there decided on governorships and state legislative seats.
Elections, News, State
Voters in seven states decide on transportation initiatives
Voters around the country had their say Nov. 2 on transportation initiatives at the local, county and statewide levels of government.
Federal, News, OOIDA
National Consumer Complaint Database needs overhaul, OOIDA says
In its current form, the National Consumer Complaint Database is a poorly named and “toothless” outlet for drivers to report violations, OOIDA says.
News, State
Idaho to start licensing hauling hemp cargos, production
Two years after truck drivers entered plea agreements for hauling hemp cargos across Idaho, the state now licenses hauling and production.
Opinion
This port driver gets the ‘shipping crisis’
The shipping crisis at U.S. ports isn’t because of a driver shortage, and it’s nice to see this experienced driver explain what’s going on.
News, State
Pennsylvania Senate endorses truck weigh system bill
The Pennsylvania Senate has approved a bill that would authorize a truck weigh station bypass system. A separate bill also covers truck weights.
News, State, Tolls
Broening Highway truck tolls in Maryland, explained
A report submitted to state lawmakers explains why trucks are tolled on Broening Highway despite never crossing the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Fuel prices, News
Diesel price change not as extreme
Diesel prices were higher, but not as glaringly so as previous weeks, according to a weekly federal diesel report released Nov. 1.