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Breaking, Federal, News

Updated: Meera Joshi accepts NYC deputy mayor position

Meera Joshi, FMCSA’s acting administrator since January, has been named New York City’s deputy mayor for operations.

Federal, News, OOIDA

OOIDA on improving retention: ‘Put it on the paycheck’

OOIDA President Todd Spencer, who attended a supply chain event in Washington, D.C., says it’s not unreasonable for truckers to want to be paid for their time.

Federal, News, Truck Parking

FHWA handbook moves public sector closer to addressing truck parking crisis

The federal government is finalizing a truck parking development handbook that tells the public sector how to increase parking capacity and why.

News, OOIDA

Start preparing for the OOIDA scholarship deadline

Those interested in applying for an OOIDA Mary Johnston Scholarship have until Feb. 1 to do so. The program started in 1998.

Crime & Courts, News, State

Georgia Supreme Court says no ordinance, no boot

The Georgia Supreme Court ruled on Dec. 14 that car boots will only be allowed if there is a city or county ordinance already in place.

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.