Federal, News
EPA criticized for ‘torrent of regulation’
Senate Republicans criticized the EPA for “a torrent of regulation” that led to higher costs at a committee hearing on Wednesday, May 8.
Listen Now
Podcast: FMCSA to cars – time to share the road
FMCSA is undertaking a project to alert the general public about sharing the road with large trucks. OOIDA’s Jay Grimes has the details.
The Latest
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.
OOIDA
OOIDA’s tour trailer sets up in Brazil, Ind.
Brazil, Ind., is the next stop for OOIDA’s tour trailer. Stop by to get updates from OOIDA HQ and tell skipper Jon Osburn what you’ve been experiencing.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA tells Congress: Show truckers you truly care
Lawmakers have been thanking truck drivers for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. OOIDA wants the respect to continue after the crisis.
Coronavirus, State
Alabama, Missouri issue stay-at-home orders; six states remain order free
The number of states without a stay-at-home order is dwindling as Alabama and Missouri issued executive orders Friday evening.
