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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: Expert – trucking’s inefficiencies put the burden on drivers
Whether it’s lease-purchase agreements, compensation or any number of other issues, Steve Viscelli has thoughts about how to change things.
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Wyoming upgrading 511 system
The Wyoming Department of Transportation has announced upgrades to its 511 website as well as the replacement of inoperable cameras.
News, State
Pain-and-suffering damages related to truck crashes topic of state legislative action
Multiple midwestern states have taken steps to revise rules on pain-and-suffering damages in lawsuits involving heavy-duty trucks.
News, State
New Mexico officials evaluating new border highway connector
A new border highway connector in New Mexico could improve access, mobility and connectivity, transportation officials say.
News, State
Two-day safety enforcement blitz underway in Arizona
A planned safety enforcement blitz in Arizona has additional inspectors looking for potential violations. Here’s what they’re looking for.
Federal, News
Bill would streamline transportation security clearance
A bipartisan effort aims to standardize the Transportation Security Administration Security Clearance process for transportation workers.
News, State
Left lane use topic of bills in six states
Left lane travel for large trucks and other vehicles is the topic of legislation at statehouses from Colorado to Florida.
Opinion
When trucking almost went to the dogs
Here’s a story about when dogs almost entered the trucking industry. The story never – well, probably never – happened.
Crime & Courts, News, State
Thieves nab bourbon from trailer while driver sleeps
Cargo theft is a real concern for sleeping truckers in Philly. Find out what was taken during the city’s 36th theft so far this year.
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District court rules in favor of California in AB5 case
A U.S. District Court judge ruled that California’s AB5 doesn’t violate the Constitution and that problems should be corrected politically.
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Paccar recalls more than 100,000 trucks
Paccar is recalling more than 116,000 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks due to a potential issue between the gear shifter and transmission.