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OOIDA encourages support of bill to stop freight fraud
A bipartisan bill introduced in the House on Wednesday, May 22 aims to fight back against freight fraud, and OOIDA is lending its support.
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Podcast: It’s time to file Form 2290 again
The filing season for the Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax, Form 2290, is officially open. We’ll have a refresher on what you need to know.
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Canada border service workers end work-to-rule strike
Canada border service employees ended a work-to-rule strike after a marathon negotiation led to a tentative agreement on Friday, Aug. 6.
Crime & Courts, News
Tennessee Supreme Court overturns $31M verdict in Navistar MaxxForce lawsuit
Four years after a $31 million verdict, Tennessee’s high court cleared Navistar in a lawsuit claiming liability for faulty MaxxForce engines.
News, State
Texas voters to decide on transportation bonds
Voters in Texas soon will be able to decide whether to authorize transportation bonds for work in certain areas of the state.
Federal, News
Senate infrastructure bill fails to add truck parking amendment
The Senate is expected to pass its bipartisan infrastructure package soon, but the bill will not include any measures aimed at addressing the truck parking crisis.
News, OOIDA
‘Live From Exit 24’ to preview GBATS, update AB5 and PRO Act
“Live From Exit 24” returns on Aug. 11 at a new time, 7 p.m. Central, with a preview of GBATS and an update on AB5 and the PRO Act.
News, State
Dixie Fire shuts down California highways; I-70 in Colorado still closed due to mudslides
Roads in California are shut down after the Dixie Fire ballooned to the second largest fire in state history. Meanwhile, I-70 is still closed in Colorado.
Federal, News
FMCSA seeks up to 780K driver exams from 2017 National Registry shutdown
FMCSA wants medical examiners to upload as many as 780,000 driver qualification exams from when its National Registry website was offline.
News
Canada border workers strike begins; expect delays at ports of entry
Canada border workers launched a work-to-rule strike at ports of entry and other locations, leading to long lines and delays for truckers.
Opinion
Large carriers attempt to import truck drivers
Groendyke wants to import truck drivers from South Africa due to a “driver shortage,” but is this an attempt to avoid increasing wages for U.S. truckers?
News, State
Pennsylvania bills would authorize local speed radar use
Pursuit in Pennsylvania of new authority for local law enforcement departments to use speed radar could be considered this fall.