Federal, News
GOP lawmakers introduce resolution to undo EPA’s new emission standards
One month after the EPA finalized tougher truck emission standards, Republican lawmakers are attempting to quash them.
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Podcast: Is renewable diesel an alternative to electric?
A new American Transportation Research Institute report includes promising data on renewable diesel. Jeff Short explains the details.
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Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA goes on offensive educating Biden camp
OOIDA sent a letter to President-elect Joe Biden’s transportation transition team to inform them of the priorities in the trucking industry.
News, OOIDA
Live From Exit 24 recap: Todd Spencer talks FMCSA job; OOIDA is here to help
OOIDA’s Todd Spencer talks about his desire to be the next FMCSA administrator. OOIDA’s Business Services can help with a number of issues.
COVID-19, Federal, News
FMCSA emergency declaration extended, expanded
FMCSA’s emergency declaration, which provides an HOS waiver for truckers responding to the pandemic, has been extended.
Federal, News
NHTSA seeks feedback to develop framework for automated driving
NHTSA is asking the public for feedback so that it can develop a framework for Automated Driving System safety.
News, State
Michigan speeds focus of House committee
Michigan speeds are the topic of a House bill that would provide the state with more flexibility from the 85th percentile formula.
News
Brent Spence Bridge on schedule to reopen on Dec. 23
The Brent Spence Bridge on Interstate 71/75 between Kentucky and Ohio will reopen on Dec. 23, with several detours currently in place.
Coronavirus, Driver Fitness, Federal, News
DOT prepares for quick transport of COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. Department of Transportation says it is making all the necessary preparations for a swift delivery of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Truck Parking
FHWA reveals updated Jason’s Law truck parking survey
The latest Jason’s Law survey results were revealed during a National Coalition on Truck Parking meeting, five years after the first survey.
News
Women in Trucking Association seeks to empower female drivers
Women in Trucking Association is seeking nominees for the 2020 WIT Female Driver of the Year award sponsored by Walmart.
News, State
Pennsylvania Senate approves bill to implement electric-powered trucks rule, vehicle fee
The Pennsylvania Senate has approved a bill to adopt an electric-powered trucks weight exception, and alternative-fuel vehicle fee.
