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OOIDA encourages support of bill to stop freight fraud
A bipartisan bill introduced in the House on Wednesday, May 22 aims to fight back against freight fraud, and OOIDA is lending its support.
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Podcast: It’s time to file Form 2290 again
The filing season for the Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax, Form 2290, is officially open. We’ll have a refresher on what you need to know.
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Truckers prepare for annual safety blitz
International Roadcheck is underway, and inspectors will have two focus areas. Here’s what you need to know about the annual safety blitz.
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CRST exemption renewed despite opposition from truck safety groups
The Truck Safety Coalition’s opposition wasn’t enough to stop FMCSA from renewing an exemption for CRST’s student drivers.
Crime & Courts, Federal, News
24 states file first lawsuit challenging EPA’s new truck emission rule
A coalition of two dozen states is challenging the EPA’s truck emission rule in federal court, saying new standards “defy reality.”
News, State
New Georgia law nixes truck driver direct-action rule
The state of Georgia has acted to revise a nearly century-old direct-action statute that negatively affected truck drivers.
Crime & Courts, News, Safety & Security
Report shows cargo theft incidents continue to climb
Cargo theft activity has reached “new heights,” according to one industry insider. Find out what’s causing the rise in crime.
Federal, News
FMCSA sticks with broker final rule, while planning other rulemakings
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration plans to maintain its final rule on broker and freight forwarder financial responsibility.
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North Carolina bridge to close for six months
The William B. Umstead Bridge over the Croatan Sound in North Carolina is scheduled to temporarily close for six months, starting on June 3.
Federal, News
FMCSA to ease requirements in pilot program for under-21 drivers
Underwhelming participation numbers have led to changes in the requirements for FMCSA’s pilot program for under-21 drivers.
News, State
New Colorado law provides local authority to set idling rules
Providing local governments with authority to set vehicle idling rules is the subject of a new Colorado law that will soon take effect.
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Ag hauler denied H-2B truck driver application
A trucking company can’t hire foreign truck drivers under the H-2B program after it failed to answer a simple request for route information.