Federal, News
GOP lawmakers introduce resolution to undo EPA’s new emission standards
One month after the EPA finalized tougher truck emission standards, Republican lawmakers are attempting to quash them.
Listen Now
Podcast: Effort to increase minimum insurance requirements draws some heat
Rep. Mike Collins of Georgia has been clear about his opposition to increasing truckers’ minimum insurance requirements.
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News, State
California law extends vehicle miles traveled pilot program
A new law in California extends a road user charge pilot program based on vehicle miles traveled as an alternative to fuel taxes.
Analysis, News
‘Driver shortage’ in the U.S. and the U.K.: the same but different
Britain’s “driver shortage” is like ours: no shortage at all, only tough working conditions and poor pay. That’s where the similarities end.
Federal, News
MRB to recommend 90-day waiver for drivers affected by CPAP recall
FMCSA’s Medical Review Board met to discuss the Philips Respironics CPAP recall and to make recommendations for medical examiners.
State, Truck Parking
The Parking Zone – September 2021
Despite Congress dropping the ball recently, local governments have been busy the past month approving of new truck stops and truck parking.
News, State
Alabama fuel tax rates increase Oct. 1
The third of three annual fuel tax rate increases in Alabama is taking effect. Fuel taxes are up a dime from three years ago.
News, OOIDA
‘Live From Exit 24’ answers your broker-related questions
“Live From Exit 24” is back Wednesday at 7 p.m. Central. Join us as we cover broker-related issues with Anne Reinke, president and CEO of TIA.
OOIDA, Truck Shows
The OOIDA tour trailer stops in Salina, Kan.
Last weekend was quite a blowout at GBATS, so Marty Ellis might be glad to be taking the OOIDA tour trailer somewhere presumably quieter.
Federal, News
Uncertainty hangs over infrastructure bill
Time is running out for the House to pass an infrastructure bill before the current surface reauthorization expires at the end of September.
Crime & Courts, News
Unpaid military leave center of UPS drivers’ wage lawsuit
A class action lawsuit alleges that UPS fails to pay employees wages during short-term military leave, but UPS claims it’s not required to.
News, State
California law provides aid to port drivers
A new law in California is touted to end the exploitation of port drivers at the state’s ports and inland distribution centers.
