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FMCSA encourages safe driving around large trucks, buses
FMCSA is working to spread the message of how the general public can safely share the roads with large trucks and buses.
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Podcast: A private approach to truck parking
Trent Cameron, CEO and co-founder of Outpost, shares his company’s ambitious plan to dot the nation with private truck parking lots.
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News, State
Three Northeast states and D.C. to launch emissions cap-and-trade program
Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and the District of Columbia signed an agreement adopting the Transportation and Climate Initiative.
Business, News, Products & Services
TravelCenters of America helping drivers in need
TravelCenters of America guests raised $88,000 for the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund during its register roundup campaign.
Features, OOIDA Member
OOIDA members grateful for opportunity to visit White House
Two OOIDA members say they were thrilled to attend a Dec. 13 White House Christmas party, calling it a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Fuel prices, News
Diesel prices still climbing
Diesel prices increased across the nation in every region, according to weekly reports. The average price is up 6 cents from last week.
News
Traffic fatalities down for third consecutive year in 2019
Newly released data from NHTSA reveals traffic fatalities were down last year, with large truck occupant deaths remaining mostly stagnant.
News, State
New Jersey panel advances bill to thwart ticket quotas
Policing for profit is a concern in New Jersey, and a state legislative panel has advanced a bill to take steps to end ticket quotas.
Federal, News
FMCSA extends waiver for expiring CDLs again
Once again, the FMCSA has extended its waivers for expiring commercial driver’s licenses, commercial learner’s permits, and medical cards.
News, State
Florida DOT reminds drivers of truck lane restrictions
The Florida Department of Transportation has started a campaign informing all motorists of the state’s truck lane restrictions.
Federal, News
Helicopter company seeks HOS exemption
A helicopter company is asking the FMCSA to exempt its ground support equipment operators from some of the hours-of-service regulations.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA: Add feed ingredients to qualifying ag commodities
OOIDA supports FMCSA’s clarification of several ag hauler definitions for hours of service but would like it to take it a step further.