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CDL changes would hinder safety, truckers say
Hundreds of truck drivers have spoken out against proposed changes to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s CDL requirements.
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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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Federal, News, OOIDA
Truck-only VMT tax a ‘discriminatory’ option, OOIDA says
OOIDA told the Senate Finance Committee that truckers will not stand for “discriminatory” funding practices, such as a truck-only VMT.
Crime & Courts, News
Nearly 13,000 illegally issued traffic tickets in Iowa will not be refunded
After a 2018 ruling that the Iowa DOT illegally issued thousands of tickets, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled the state does not owe refunds.
News, State
Pennsylvania House panel approves electric-powered trucks rule
A Pennsylvania House committee has advanced a bill that would adopt a federal weight exemption for electric-powered trucks.
Features, News
Former NFL player rescues trucker from fiery wreck
A drive to the office became a rescue effort as former NFL defensive lineman Brandon Bair pulled a trucker from a fiery wreck on May 6.
OOIDA
OOIDA’s tour trailer stops in New Hampshire
OOIDA’s tour trailer stops off the Blue Star Turnpike (I-95) in New Hampshire at the Greenland TA. Stop to say hello to skipper Marty Ellis.
OOIDA
Don’t miss the next ‘Live From Exit 24’
Call in to the next “Live From Exit 24” on May 19 as host Mike Matousek welcomes experts on the PRO Act and the AB5 law in California.
Fuel prices
Reports show higher diesel prices
The U.S. average price of diesel increased again this week, according to the Energy Information Administration report released on May 17.
News, State
Colorado Senate passes $3.8 billion transportation funding bill
A Colorado bill would raise billions for transportation from new and old funding sources, including fuel taxes and electric vehicle fees.
News
I-40 bridge closure in Arkansas may cost trucking industry $2.4M a day
The closure of the Hernando de Soto Bridge on I-40 in Arkansas and Tennessee is costing the trucking industry millions of dollars.
Federal, News
Insurance Act’s latest version calls for 556% increase
Rep. Chuy Garcia’s Insurance Act, HR2687, will again attempt to increase motor carriers’ minimum insurance requirement all the way to $4.923 million.