News, OOIDA
OOIDA lends support in aftermath of Key Bridge collapse
OOIDA has had conversations with agencies to offer any assistance possible regarding the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore.
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Podcast: Feds prepare to take action in wake of bridge collapse
The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after being struck by a container ship. That raises questions and concerns about what’s next.
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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.