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
Omnitracs report identifies most hazardous areas for truckers
Fleet intelligence software company Omnitracs has created a map of the most hazardous areas for truckers, which can drive up insurance premiums.
News, State
I-70 at Glenwood Canyon officially reopens in Colorado
After a three-week closure, I-70 in Glenwood Canyon, Colo., is open. However, some are urging officials to begin work on a quicker detour.
Opinion
Assessing the kids behind the wheel
As mega fleets keep pushing for younger drivers, a new tool aims to assess whether an 18-year-old is safe enough to drive interstate commerce.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA’s tour trailer stops in Madison, Wis.
OOIDA Board Member Dick Pingel has been hanging with OOIDA tour trailer skipper Marty Ellis at the Madison, Wis., TA dedicated to Pingel.
Fuel prices, News
Market supply leads to fuel rationing at Nevada, Arizona TA stations
TravelCenters of America locations in Nevada and Arizona are reportedly limiting diesel to 60 gallons per purchase due to market supply.
News, State, Tolls
Maryland board approves private partner agreement for I-270/495 tolls
The Maryland Board of Public Works approved of a private partnership agreement, keeping the ball rolling for the Capital Beltway toll project.
News, State
Texas fall elections to include transportation questions
Voters in Texas locales around the state will decide during fall elections whether to use taxes or bonds to aid road and bridge work.
Crime & Courts, News
PAM Transport faces another class action wage lawsuit
A former driver for PAM Transport has filed a wage lawsuit similar to one that the trucking company settled for $16.5 million last year.
Federal, News, OOIDA
Senate infrastructure bill: the good and the bad
OOIDA looks at the trucking provisions in the Senate infrastructure bill, breaking down the good and the bad.
News, State, Tolls
Pennsylvania legislator offers alternative to bridge tolls
A leading Pennsylvania state lawmaker has announced a transportation funding plan that would replace pursuit of bridge tolls.
