Federal, News
Divided underride committee to draft recommendations for NHTSA
A committee that was created to provide recommendations on how to reduce the number of underride crashes held its final meeting on Wednesday, May 22.
Listen Now
Podcast: Is the move to electric feasible? Here are the facts
Andrew King of the OOIDA Foundation joins the show to talk about the feasibility – or lack thereof – of the EPA’s electric truck ambitions.
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Coronavirus, News, State
North Dakota, Manitoba team up to give COVID-19 vaccines to cross-border truckers
A partnership between North Dakota and Manitoba will get COVID-19 vaccines to truckers hauling goods on both sides of the border.
Crime & Courts, News
Trucking company reaches $300,000 settlement with EPA over Clean Air Act
The EPA has reached a settlement with a trucking company for allegedly violating chemical accident prevention provisions of the Clean Air Act.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA-led coalition asks rail advocates not to derail trucking industry
A coalition led by OOIDA is asking lawmakers concerned about the effects of insurance increases on commuter rail to oppose similar mandates for motor carriers.
Business, Equipment, News, Products & Services
Shell Starship 2.0, coming this May
Shell Lubricants is launching its Starship 2.0 for a coast-to-coast drive in May in an effort to evaluate fuel efficiency in transportation.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA’s Truck to Success course open for registration
Registration is open for OOIDA’s 2021 Truck to Success course, which is scheduled for Oct. 26-28 in Blue Springs, Mo.
News, State
Legislation in eight states cover hybrid, electric vehicle fees
Action taken in statehouses around the country addresses road revenue needs through fees collected on hybrid and electric vehicles.
News, OOIDA
The quandary of commercializing rest areas
How close are we to commercialized rest areas on interstates becoming a reality? “Live From Exit 24” provides an update on the April 21 show.
Federal, News
Roads and bridges need significant investment, coalition says
A coalition of dozens of organizations, including OOIDA, asked Congress to invest in the nation’s roads and bridges.
Equipment
Daimler Trucks recalling nearly 18,000 trucks for steering issue
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain Freightliner and Western Star trucks after discovering an issue that may cause loss of steering.
OOIDA
OOIDA’s tour trailer heads to the St. Louis area
OOIDA’s tour trailer next stops in Foristell, Mo., in the St. Louis area. Marty Ellis, skipper of The Spirit, stays there through Saturday.
