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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Federal
Medical Review Board meeting to be held via videoconference
FMCSA announced that its Medical Review Board meetings will be held via WebEx videoconference on April 27-28. The second day will be open to the public.
Coronavirus, Federal, OOIDA
Masks to be distributed to truck drivers at designated locations
Federal agencies will soon distribute hundreds of thousands of masks and other PPE to truckers at rest areas, for free, thanks to OOIDA’s lobbying efforts.
Equipment
More than 63,000 Freightliner and Western Star trucks for lighting issue
Daimler is recalling more than 63,000 Freightliner, Western Star and Sterling trucks for an exterior lighting issue, according to NHTSA.
Coronavirus, Federal
House T&I committee thanks truckers via ‘tweet storm’
The House T&I committee unleashed a “tweet storm” of thank yous to truck drivers and other transportation workers on Tuesday, April 21.
Fuel prices
Diesel prices continue to tumble
The several weeks of declining U.S. average diesel fuel price continues, according to a federal report, though not by as much as last week.
State
New Idaho laws cover truck credentialing, hazmat loads
Two new laws soon to take effect in Idaho will raise the hazardous materials endorsement fee and will streamline credentialing for truck operations.
Features, OOIDA Member, Opinion
Risk mitigation is the name of the game for owner-operator Steve Allington
Changing strategy to fit the circumstance is one way to remain afloat through the COVID-19 pandemic in a one-man small business owner-operator operation.
News
Report: Autonomous vehicles would cause more congestion in D.C.
A District DOT report suggests autonomous vehicles will lead to more miles traveled and more congestion, but there are economic benefits as well.
Products & Services
Still room for spot truck rates to touch bottom
Truck rates are in the toilet, but they still may not have hit bottom, DAT Solutions warns. Check out the rates and load data their experts are seeing.
Coronavirus, OOIDA
Truckers need protected, OOIDA’s Spencer tells CNBC
OOIDA President Todd Spencer tells CNBC that keeping truck drivers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic is critical to the nation’s economy.
