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OOIDA

OOIDA’s tour trailer visits London, Ohio

OOIDA’s tour trailer sets up for the weekend in London, Ohio. Stop and say hello to Jon Osburn, the Spirit of the American Trucker’s skipper.

Tolls

Stakeholders oppose Pennsylvania bridge tolls during House hearing

Representatives for the trucking and construction industries opposed the Pathways Major Bridge P3 Initiative during a House committee meeting.

News, State, Tolls

Pennsylvania Senate panel advances public-private partnership bill

A Pennsylvania Senate panel has taken the first step to stop plans for public-private partnerships to repair and toll bridges.

Federal, News

Infrastructure plan – now is the time, U.S. DOT secretary says

President Biden’s infrastructure plan won’t be released until next week, but DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg provided hints on what to expect.

News, OOIDA

Intrastate vs. interstate detailed by OOIDA Foundation video

A new video in the OOIDA Foundation’s “Getting Your Own Authority” series explains differences in intrastate and interstate authority.

News, State

Legislators in 11 states push for more fees on electric, hybrid vehicles

Work continues at 11 statehouses to increase revenue to address road needs through fees collected on hybrid and electric vehicles.

Crime & Courts

Trucker wage lawsuit filed against company with ties to Elaine Chao

A class of truckers has filed a misclassification lawsuit against Vulcan Materials, a company that raised ethics questions with Elaine Chao.

Business, Products & Services

Flatbed freight market jumps as vans, reefers level out

The freight market for flatbeds surged last week, DAT reports, boosting rates while van and reefer loads and freight rates held steady.

Federal, News

Truck parking a ‘very serious problem’

The truck parking crisis took center stage during a Senate committee infrastructure hearing on Wednesday, March 24.

News, OOIDA

‘Live From Exit 24’ covers the PRO Act

Lewie Pugh, Bryce Mongeon and Greg Reed joined host Mike Matousek to discuss the PRO Act on the March 24 “Live From Exit 24” talk show.