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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: 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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Opinion
OOIDA tears into another lawmaker’s attack on truck drivers
Rep. Matt Cartwright is shooting his mouth off with lies about truckers, once again. OOIDA sets the record straight.
Federal, News, OOIDA
MCSAC Day 2: ‘Truck drivers need to be paid for their time, just like everyone else’
During the morning of Day 2 of the virtual MCSAC meeting the conversation continued to revolve around truck driver pay and retention.
State, Tolls
Cape Fear Memorial Bridge in North Carolina considering tolls
The Cape Fear Memorial Bridge in North Carolina needs to be replaced, and an unsolicited proposal wants to fund the project with tolls.
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Oregon governor signs into law large transportation bill
Oregon governor signs into law transportation bill that covers major projects, truck driver training, tire chains, speed limits, and tolls.
Coronavirus, News
Canada to ease border restrictions for vaccinated travelers
Canada has announced a two-phase plan beginning Aug. 9 for easing border restrictions for travelers who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
Fuel prices, News
Diesel prices highest in the West
The latest report from the EIA, released on July 19, indicated the national average is up again this week, to $3.344 per gallon.
Coronavirus
Travel dropped nearly in half during the pandemic
A recent report by AAA quantifies something everybody knows intuitively: Travel in the United States was severely affected by the pandemic.
Fuel prices, News
Fuel supply closer to meeting demand as economies recover from COVID-19
Fuel prices are forecasted to drop later this year should production return to what it was before COVID-19, according to the EIA.
News, State
New Massachusetts law boosts local transportation funds
A bill signed into law in Massachusetts will provide a boost to local governments for road and bridge work, transit, and electric vehicles.
Federal, News
MCSAC Day 1: A possible solution to driver retention problem
An economist says trucking’s problems with driver retention and safety are economic not technical, and other highlights from Day 1 at MCSAC.