Breaking, News
New Jersey offers clarification on minimum insurance law
A New Jersey law that requires motor carriers in the state to carry at least $1.5 million in liability insurance takes effect in July.
Listen Now
Podcast: Bill would mandate drivers in autonomous trucks
A California bill mandating drivers in autonomous trucks is making another run at passage in California – despite a veto last year.
The Latest
News, OOIDA
Questions remain about the PRO Act and AB5
OOIDA insiders walk listeners through the PRO Act and AB5 legislation on the latest edition of “Live From Exit 24.”
Truck Shows
Expedite Expo returns in July
Expedite Expo focuses on rush-order freight hauling. It’s set for July 16-17 in the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Ind.
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.
