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Federal, OOIDA

FMCSA pilot program looks at providing extra flexibility

FMCSA’s pilot program to look at allowing drivers to pause the clock anywhere from 30 minutes to three hours is similar to a request made by OOIDA in 2018.

Features, OOIDA Member

Who helps the bald eagles of Nebraska? A trucker.

OOIDA member Katrina Kennedy works with the Nebraska Raptor Center to rescue and rehabilitate bald and golden eagles so they can return safely to the wild.

Coronavirus, Federal, News

Backlog at the IRS may delay proof of 2290 payments

A backlog at the Internal Revenue Service could prevent proof of 2290 payments by truckers from being delivered in a timely fashion.

Fuel prices, News

Average retail diesel prices rise for all regions

The average retail diesel price rose for all regions, according to a federal report issued Aug. 31. ProMiles mostly concurs, except for the Gulf Coast.

News, State

New Jersey fuel tax rate set to increase nearly 10 cents

A 4-year-old New Jersey law is being cited for an upcoming fuel tax rate increase for gas and diesel that will result in a nearly 10-cent rate hike.

Federal, News

Wiley Deck takes over leadership of FMCSA

James “Wiley” Deck took over leadership of the FMCSA on Monday, Aug. 31, becoming the third person to direct the agency in less than a year.

Truck Parking

The Parking Zone – August 2020

Lots of positive news in the world of truck parking in August, including one spot in California adding 500 truck parking spaces.

Federal, News

Pilot program proposed to study three-hour pause in on-duty time

The U.S. DOT is seeking public comment on a proposed pilot program to pause a driver’s hours of service for at least 30 minutes and up to three hours.

News, State

CARB issues new omnibus rules to crack down on NOx from trucks

The California Air Resources Board on Thursday passed new regulations that will further tighten emission restrictions on heavy-duty trucks in the state.

News

Roadways gradually reopening in wake of Hurricane Laura

A day after Laura struck Louisiana, crews are clearing roads and making way for relief efforts, including reopening portions of I-10.