Federal, News, Truck Parking
Approps bill includes truck parking funding, speed limiter prohibition
The annual THUD appropriations bill was released Wednesday, June 26. Truckers’ top concerns of parking and speed limiters are addressed.
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Podcast: A look into the ‘driver shortage’ uncovers something else
A Georgia state senator discusses an effort to look into the “driver shortage” and what sorts of trucking problems came to light instead.
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Business, Products & Services
Spot freight volumes slow during Thanksgiving week
With carriers, brokers, and shippers taking time off for Thanksgiving last week, freight activity slowed but rates were stoked, DAT reports.
OOIDA
OOIDA’s tour trailer continues west to Kingman, Ariz.
The Black Bear Diner’s open at the Kingman, Ariz., TA, the next stop for OOIDA’s tour trailer. Stop by and check in at The Spirit.
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.