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.
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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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Crime & Courts, News
Trucker found guilty of setting fire to multiple Swift trailers
A trucker with an axe to grind has been found guilty of setting Swift trailers on fire in a multi-state arson spree spanning two years.
Federal, News, Safety & Security, Uncategorized
British Columbia proposes fine increases for infrastructure crashes
Carriers involved in infrastructure crashes in British Columbia face the highest fines of their kind in Canada. Find out why the province is looking to make them even higher.
News
Sherman Minton Bridge reopens to traffic
The Sherman Minton Bridge was closed to traffic on Friday, March 8 for repair. As of Wednesday, March 13, the bridge had reopened.
Federal, News
Biden administration releases plan addressing charging infrastructure for zero-emission trucks
The federal government has published a charging infrastructure plan it hopes will accelerate the deployment of zero-emission trucks.
Federal, News
SEC removes proposed scope 3 requirements
Last week, the Securities and Exchange Commission removed its proposed scope 3 requirements. OOIDA asked the SEC to do so in 2022.
News, State
New Jersey bill would extend current fuel tax rule
A New Jersey bill picking up steam at the statehouse would extend diesel and gas tax rule and add a new transportation revenue source.
Fuel prices, News
EIA adjusts crude oil forecast
An update to the crude oil forecast was among the notable changes in EIA’s March short-term outlook. Other prices could continue to lower.
News, State
Florida Trucking Association promoting road safety, awareness
The Florida Trucking Association’s annual road safety and awareness campaign, called “Share the Road,” has been launched across the state.
Federal, News
U.S. Postal Service lacks oversight of contracted trucker safety, report finds
A report reveals that the U.S. Postal Service fails to track and monitor trucker safety when awarding contracts, sparking federal legislation.
Federal, News
FMCSA extends lease-purchase comment period
Truck drivers will now have a little more time to provide information about predatory lease-purchase agreements to FMCSA.