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.
The Latest
Coronavirus, Truck Parking
Arizona, Missouri and Pennsylvania open up more truck parking
Arizona, Missouri and Pennsylvania have added truck parking capacity. Meanwhile New Hampshire closes restrooms at highway rest stops.
Federal, OOIDA
OOIDA opposes motion picture group’s exemption request
OOIDA opposed a motion picture group’s request for an exemption to the FMCSA’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse pre-employment full query.
OOIDA
Truckers need testing, OOIDA president tells CNBC
Truck drivers need access to COVID-19 testing, OOIDA President Todd Spencer told CNBC’s Frank Holland on Monday, April 6.
Coronavirus, Federal
UCR enforcement pushed back until July 1
The Unified Carrier Registration Board asked states to delay enforcement until July 1. The fees for the UCR 2020 registration year were finalized Feb. 13.
State
Kansas inks new transportation spending plan
A new transportation spending plan signed into law in Kansas is meant to ensure that funding designated for transportation is not rerouted elsewhere.
Fuel prices
Diesel fuel prices continue to slide across the U.S.
Diesel fuel prices continue the slide started in early January, according to a federal report. The U.S. average is 54.5 cents less than one year ago.
Coronavirus, State
California stay-at-home order results in significant traffic crash reduction
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused major disruptions in various ways across the nation. One silver lining: a reduction in traffic volumes and crashes.
OOIDA Member, Opinion
Zorro ain’t the only one wearing a mask, kids
The CDC now recommends wearing a cloth face covering or mask when social distancing is difficult. American “can-do” attitudes are helping meet the need.
Federal
FHWA gives states permission to allow food trucks at rest areas
The Federal Highway Administration is giving states permission to allow food trucks in rest areas to serve truck drivers.
State
Left lane law revisions stall in three statehouses
The topic of travel in the far left lane of highways and interstates continues to draw a lot of attention at statehouses from Arizona to South Carolina.