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.
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Podcast: Bill targets rampant fraud in trucking
Bryce Mongeon of OOIDA explains how a measure in the U.S. House would give FMCSA more power to crack down on fraud that targets truckers.
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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.
News, State, Truck Parking
Indiana DOT gives update on truck parking conversion projects
Indiana’s 10-year plan was expected to create over 1,200 truck parking spaces in the state. 18 months later, find out what progress they’ve made.
News, State
Arkansas DOT to provide free in-cab alerts
Arkansas becomes the 10th state to implement a program that uses in-cab alerts to notify fleets and drivers about potential road hazards.
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Electric truck conversion will double operational costs, report reveals
A report by Ryder quantifies the exorbitant costs of converting diesel trucks to electric trucks, which consumers will pay for in a big way.
News, State
States pursue rules for license plate readers
Legislators in statehouses up and down the East Coast are considering, or have approved, rules that cover license plate readers.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA Foundation points out problems with EPA mandate
An analysis from the OOIDA Foundation raises concerns stemming from the EPA’s new Phase 3 greenhouse gas regulations on heavy trucks.
News, State
Two more hydrogen fuel stations open in California
New hydrogen fuel stations for Class 8 trucks have been opened by the NorCal Zero project and Nikola Corporation under its HYLA brand.
