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News, State

Minnesota approves $7.27 billion transportation budget bill

Minnesota legislators have approved a bipartisan two-year transportation budget bill that does not include a fuel tax increase.

Federal, News

FMCSA oversight of CDL disqualifications has gaps, audit reveals

FMCSA has gaps in its oversight of CDL disqualification regulations, the Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General says.

Federal, News

‘From high school hallways to high-speed highways’

Pulling teenagers from high school hallways to high-speed highways is not the answer, the president of a safety group told DOT leaders.

OOIDA, Truck Shows

OOIDA’s tour trailer goes to Western Nebraska Truck Show

Marty Ellis and OOIDA’s tour trailer is headed to a truck show in western Nebraska and then several more after that. Stop by if you can.

News, State

Crash forces closure of I-16 in Georgia

Interstate 16, near mile marker 77, was closed in both directions on July 15 following a crash. A detour is in place indefinitely.

Crime & Courts

Navistar settles crash lawsuit blaming lack of optional safety features

Navistar and a dealership have settled a lawsuit alleging they are liable for a crash due to a truck not having optional crash avoidance systems.

Federal, News, OOIDA

Fighting for Truckers website gets upgraded look, more features

OOIDA’s new Fighting for Truckers website makes it easier than ever for truck drivers to connect with their lawmakers in Washington, D.C.

Truck Parking

Truck parking ban with amendments passed by Minneapolis committee

The Minneapolis City Council will once again vote on a truck parking ban. This time, amendments will address concerns raised by truckers.

News, OOIDA

The myth known as driver shortage

OOIDA’s talk show examined the reality of a driver shortage, which is actually a driver retention problem, on the July 14 show.

Federal, News, OOIDA

Insurance increase would be arbitrary, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says

A 167% insurance increase would be arbitrary and unnecessary, says the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. More than 60 groups oppose it.