News, OOIDA
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: Feds prepare to take action in wake of bridge collapse
The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after being struck by a container ship. That raises questions and concerns about what’s next.
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News, State
Ticket quotas targeted in multiple states
State legislators in three statehouses are taking action intended to eliminate policing for profit via ticket-writing schemes.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA’s tour trailer stops at TopGun Largecar Shootout
Marty Ellis and OOIDA’s tour trailer are headed for a big party at the TopGun Largecar Shootout truck show in Rantoul, Ill. Check it out.
Coronavirus, News
U.S. extends restrictions on cross-border travel from Canada
As Canada decides to ease cross-border travel from the U.S. because of the coronavirus, the U.S. extends its travel ban from Canada.
Federal, News, OOIDA
Current driver training standards: ‘Absolute lunacy’
OOIDA President Todd Spencer called the lack of current driver trainer standards “absolutely lunacy” at a recent trucking roundtable forum.
Analysis, News
Teamsters establish a beachhead at XPO
The Teamsters have finally broken through and established union representation at XPO, the largest LTL carrier in the nation.
News
May’s cross-border freight hit record high increase set in April
Cross-border freight hit another milestone in May by setting the record for largest year-to-year increase, correcting pandemic disruptions.
Federal, News, OOIDA
After MCSAC, focus shifts to Driver Subcommittee input on retention issues
After two days of MCSAC meetings covering driver retention, recruitment and technology, more driver input will be sought next week.
News, State
Maine voters to decide on transportation bonds
A question on the fall ballot in Maine will ask voters whether to again use millions in bonds for transportation work around the state.
Federal, News, OOIDA
Coalition amps up pressure to stop any increase to minimum insurance
A diverse coalition is targeting Senators in an effort to prevent the addition of a minimum insurance increase on motor carriers to the highway bill.
News
Natural disasters causing highway closures across nation, including I-70 in Colorado
Mudslides, wildfires and heavy rain are causing major problems on roadways, including the closure of I-70 in Colorado with a time-consuming detour.