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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.