Federal, News
Senators urge NHTSA to regulate autonomous vehicles
Referencing numerous high-profile crashes, a group of senators want to see more oversight of autonomous vehicles at the federal level.
Listen Now
Podcast: Baltimore bridge collapse update – parking issues
As Baltimore recovers from the recent bridge collapse, a number of issues need to be resolved – and one of the big ones is truck parking.
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Fuel prices, News
Slide in U.S. average diesel fuel price stops
Though the U.S. average price for a gallon of diesel fuel has been dropping since early January, a weekly federal report says the slide has stopped.
News, State
Portland, Ore., voters approve gas tax extension
Voters in Portland, Ore., made their voices heard on a question to extend collection of a local gas tax that is touted to benefit transportation improvement projects.
Federal
OOIDA clarifies broker transparency misinformation in message to Congress
Continuing its efforts for more transparency in transactions with brokers, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association reached out to every congressional office on Tuesday morning to clear up any misinformation to the contrary. On Tuesday, May 26, OOIDA Director of Government Affairs Collin Long sent an email to each Congress member’s office to dispel any information […]
Federal, News
Hours of service set to go into effect by end of September
FMCSA’s final rule for changes to its hours-of-service regulations could go into effect as soon as the end of September. The rule is set to publish June 1.
Federal, News
Congressional Dems criticize Trump’s pick for U.S. DOT inspector general
Calling it politically motivated, congressional Democrats said Howard “Skip” Elliott is not qualified to become DOT acting inspector general.
Business, News
YRC suspends health benefits for employees
Potentially thousands of YRC drivers will be without health insurance after the freight giant was unable to pay health contributions.
Coronavirus, Elections, News, State
At least 20 states revise absentee voting rules
Concern about voters safely being able to fill out ballots for upcoming elections has spurred states all over the map to simplify absentee voting.
Opinion
Many told FMCSA to deny autonomous truck company’s HOS request
An hours-of-service exemption request by an autonomous truck company drew thoughtful comments from many, backing up OOIDA’s arguments against it.
Crime & Courts, Fuel prices, State
California trucking company sues Vitol, SK for inflating fuel prices
Pacific Wine Distributors filed a class action lawsuit against energy companies Vitol and SK Energy for artificially inflating fuel prices in California.
Coronavirus, Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA wants truck payments to factor in PPP loan amounts
OOIDA is asking the sponsors of the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act to include improvements that will benefit small-business trucking companies.
