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.
Listen Now
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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News, OOIDA
The Spirit stops in Beto Junction, Kan., before visiting Joplin, Mo.
OOIDA’s tour trailer skipper Jon Osburn is in Beto Junction, Kan., having spent the weekend at the S.D. Truck Convoy for Special Olympics.
Federal, News
FMCSA launches new panel for drivers to provide ‘direct feedback’ on industry issues
FMCSA is creating a new panel of commercial drivers who will bring the issues and concerns of the industry directly to regulators.
Federal, News, OOIDA
Beyond Compliance can’t favor big fleets, OOIDA says
OOIDA told the FMCSA in formal comments that the congressionally mandated Beyond Compliance program shouldn’t favor large carriers.
OOIDA
OOIDA recognizes members for safe driving records
OOIDA recently announced honorees in the Association’s Safe Driving Award program. These drivers have been recognized by the Association for truck driving excellence.
Coronavirus, Truck Shows
Grab your friends and tune in Sept. 25 to GBATS
The Guilty By Association Truck Show four-hour live streaming event will be held Friday, Sept. 25.
News
Oregon DOT creates webpage for wildfire road closures
The Oregon DOT has made it easier for motorists to find out which highways are closed due to wildfires with a dedicated webpage.
Coronavirus, OOIDA, Truck Shows
COVID-19’s toll on trucking topic of next ‘Live From Exit 24’
The next “Live From Exit 24” will focus on COVID-19 and its effect on trucking and how it forced the reimagination of events like GBATS.
Features, Opinion
Delivery to the top of the city
John Bendel looks back at the high point of his LTL driving career – a delivery to the 86th floor of the Empire State Building.
Federal, News
Railroad groups’ HOS request open for comment until Sept. 21
The public has until Sept. 21 to comment on a request from two railroad groups that would provide some hours-of-service exemptions.
Crime & Courts
Former C.R. England trucker balks at proposed $19M settlement
A former C.R. England trucker is not satisfied with a proposed settlement in a lawsuit involving its training school, calling it “paltry.”