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News, State

Report suggests how Florida can move from fuel tax to per-mile fee

A new policy brief from the James Madison Institute details how the state of Florida can completely replace the fuel tax with a vehicle miles traveled fee.

News, State, Tolls

San Francisco area bridge toll increase clears another hurdle

The pursuit of increased bridge tolls in the San Francisco area has cleared another hurdle as a second court ruled in favor of a voter-approved measure.

Federal, News, OOIDA

OOIDA’s Spencer: Move away from regs that don’t improve safety

FMCSA needs to move away from regulations with no proven safety benefits, OOIDA President Todd Spencer said at the MCSAC meeting on July 14.

Coronavirus, News, OOIDA

Free masks available at The Spirit in Rochelle, Ill.

OOIDA’s tour trailer, the Spirit of the American Trucker, stops in “Hub City” – Rochelle, Ill. – on July 15-16. Free U.S. DOT masks are available there.

Fuel prices, News

U.S. retail diesel price barely changes from a week ago

There were no large fluctuations in average diesel prices across the U.S. either nationally or regionally, according to a weekly federal report.

Coronavirus, Federal

FMCSA extends emergency declaration until Aug. 14

FMCSA is going to extend its emergency declaration for another month, the agency’s acting administrator, Jim Mullen, announced on Monday, July 13.

Crime & Courts

NFI misclassification lawsuit gets class action certification

Closing in on its fifth year since it was filed, a driver misclassification lawsuit against National Freight Inc. has reached class action status.

News, OOIDA

OOIDA launches internet-based talk show

This week, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is launching an internet-based talk show aimed at expanding communication with members.

News, State

Phoenix-area localities to decide on transportation funding questions

The fall ballot in multiple Phoenix-area communities will include questions about whether to tap bonds to cover costs for transportation work.

Federal, OOIDA

OOIDA distributing thousands of free masks to truckers

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association will be distributing thousands of free masks to truck drivers across the nation. Stop in at The Spirit.