Federal, News
EPA criticized for ‘torrent of regulation’
Senate Republicans criticized the EPA for “a torrent of regulation” that led to higher costs at a committee hearing on Wednesday, May 8.
Listen Now
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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Fuel prices, News
Reports show increased costs for diesel
The weekly diesel report released by the Energy Information Administration showed a 3.4-cent increase in the national average per gallon.
Crime & Courts, News
After crash, DUI, Massachusetts driver declared imminent hazard
After allegedly hitting a telephone pole and getting charged with DUI, a Massachusetts driver was declared an imminent hazard by FMCSA.
Features, Truck Shows
South Dakota Truck Convoy for Special Olympics set for Sept. 17-18
The S.D. Truck Convoy for Special Olympics is Sept. 17-18 in Sioux Falls. OOIDA tour trailer skipper Marty Ellis has been involved for years.
News, State
Michigan bill would close ticket quotas loophole
A new bill in the Michigan Legislature would add the state to the list of states this year to take action to eliminate ticket quotas.
News
Traffic fatalities up in first quarter despite less driving
Preliminary numbers from NHTSA reveal traffic fatalities went up in the first three months of 2021, suggesting continued risky driving behavior.
OOIDA
OOIDA tour trailer to spend Labor Day in Elgin, Ill.
After he has checked out the truck drag races in Onaway, Mich., Marty Ellis is taking the OOIDA tour trailer to Elgin, Ill., for Labor Day.
Business, Equipment, News
Newest version of Shell Starship breaks previous marks
Shell Starship 2.0 exceeded the company’s initial efforts in 2018, demonstrating a reduction in carbon emissions on a cross-country journey.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA wants to hear from drivers
The OOIDA Foundation and the American Transportation Research Institute are seeking driver input through a confidential online survey.
Federal, News
FMCSA seeks comments on National Consumer Complaint Database
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking comments about an information collection request on its National Consumer Complaint Database.
Federal, News
FMCSA explains changes to emergency declaration
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has provided some clarification to the changes in its latest COVID-19 pandemic emergency declaration.
