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.
Listen Now
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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Equipment
Western Star trucks being recalled for electrical system issue
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain Western Star trucks for an issue regarding the electrical system’s wiring harness.
News, State
Wyoming transportation panel looks at road use charge, truck rules
Talks underway at the Wyoming statehouse focus on a new method to fund transportation and multiple efforts intended to improve road safety.
Tolls
New Jersey toll rates to increase up to nearly 40%
The New Jersey Turnpike Authority and South Jersey Transportation Authority both approved toll increases that will go into effect in September, despite opposition from several state lawmakers. On May 27, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority adopted a long-range capital plan that includes increasing toll rates on the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway. Toll […]
Fuel prices, News
Diesel prices waver only slightly from last week
The average diesel fuel price per gallon in a federal report flickered down slightly from a week ago. There wasn’t much change in any region, either.
News, Safety & Security
Trucker’s drive through Minnesota protest not intentional, authorities say
A truck driver was arrested on assault charges after driving his tanker truck into an area filled with protesters on Sunday, May 31, in Minneapolis.
Truck Parking
The Parking Zone – May 2020
You know things are getting back to normal when the NIMBY crowd is back to opposing truck stops and truck parking, which is what happened in May.
News, State
Sacramento County nears transportation sales tax vote
A decision will soon be made in Sacramento County whether to ask voters this fall to raise the sales tax for the benefit of transportation improvements
Analysis, Tolls
Do toll facilities need a $9 billion federal bailout?
An association representing toll facilities is asking Congress for $9 billion in federal relief funding. A look into their finances says the request isn’t necessary.
OOIDA
OOIDA’s tour trailer heads to Montana this week
The first of two stops in Montana for OOIDA’s tour trailer, the Spirit of the American Trucker, will be at the Laurel TA Travel Center west of Billings.
Federal, News
Hours of service plan set to go into effect Sept. 29
FMCSA’s final rule for changes to its hours-of-service regulations published in the Federal Register on June 1. Petitions for reconsideration must be submitted by July 1.