News, OOIDA
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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Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA to FMCSA: Don’t again delay medical examiner final rule
A second deadline extension for FMCSA’s medical examiner final rule would be “another troubling setback,” says OOIDA President Todd Spencer.
Fuel prices, News
No increase in New England or Gulf Coast, diesel up everywhere else
The Energy Information Administration‘s weekly report released showed increases in all regions except New England and the Gulf Coast.
Coronavirus, Driver Fitness, News
Joplin 44 Petro offers walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic
The Joplin 44 Petro in Joplin, Mo., will be offering a walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 26.
Federal, News, OOIDA, Truck Parking
Truck parking ignored in Senate committee’s proposed highway bill
Trucking stakeholders got a slap in the face by a Senate committee after it released a proposed highway bill that fails to address truck parking.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA rallies members against Rep. Garcia’s Insurance Act
OOIDA is asking its members to let Rep. Chuy Garcia know that his bill to increase the minimum insurance by 556% would be devastating to small-business truckers.
News, State
Three states adopt rule changes for left lane use
Governors in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and South Carolina adopt rule changes that are intended to result in more limited use of the left lane.
News, Tolls
Southern California toll lawsuit settlement worth $217M gets the greenlight
A federal court has granted preliminary approval of a settlement with Southern California toll agencies in a class action privacy lawsuit.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA’s tour trailer heads to Baltimore
OOIDA’s tour trailer stops in Baltimore. Drivers have been bringing pets over, but fur baby or not, go say hello to skipper Marty Ellis.
News
Worst drivers are young adult males in Wyoming, according to report
Drivers’ education website Zutobi looked through the data to determine who and where the worst drivers are in the U.S. Do you agree?
News, State
Texas Senate approves revised truck injury liability rules
The Texas Senate has approved a bill to revise statute that covers injury liability concerns for truck operations of all sizes.