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OOIDA lends support in aftermath of Key Bridge collapse
OOIDA has had conversations with agencies to offer any assistance possible regarding the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore.
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Podcast: Expert – trucking’s inefficiencies put the burden on drivers
Whether it’s lease-purchase agreements, compensation or any number of other issues, Steve Viscelli has thoughts about how to change things.
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Fuel supply concerns hit Reno-Tahoe, West Coast
The Reno-Tahoe International Airport is encouraging travelers to check their flight status as a jet fuel shortage has caused delays.
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Hutch Systems becomes first certified Canada ELD under new HOS regs
The Hutch Connect is the first device to be certified compliant Canada ELD under the country’s new hours-of-service regulations.
Crime & Courts
Texas appellate court files controversial order in $90M Werner case
In an order that has a Texas court of appeals heavily divided, the full 14th Court of Appeals will hear a case against Werner worth $90 million.
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Pennsylvania bill would add gas tax holiday; electric vehicles would cover revenue loss
A Pennsylvania bill would give gas users a gas tax holiday. At the same time, electric vehicle owners would have an added cost.
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Senate moves forward with bipartisan infrastructure bill
A bipartisan infrastructure package crossed a major hurdle as the Senate voted 67-32 in favor of a procedural measure to move forward with the bill.
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Transition Trucking deadline is July 31
Transition Trucking’s deadline for nominating America’s top rookie military veteran serving as a commercial truck driver is July 31.
Equipment
Hyundai Motor plans California test of fuel cell trucks
Californians will soon get to see some Class 8 Xcient Fuel Cell trucks from Hyundai Motor Co. in two publicly funded programs.
News
I-40 bridge in Memphis scheduled to partially reopen next week
The I-40 bridge in Memphis is expected to finally reopen for eastbound traffic on Aug. 2. Westbound traffic could start Aug. 6.
News, OOIDA
Insurance and safety have yet to prove a correlation in trucking
OOIDA’s internet talk show covered insurance minimums and related topics including tort reform and trial lawyers on the July 28 show.
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OTR Capital joins OOIDA to fight minimum insurance increase
OTR Capital has joined OOIDA’s fight against proposals to increase the minimum insurance requirement for motor carriers.