Federal, News
Right-to-repair bill adds co-sponsors
A bill in the House of Representatives that aims to provide vehicle owners the right to repair is receiving bipartisan support.
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Podcast: Concerns about autonomous vehicles grow
As fully autonomous trucking becomes a reality in Texas, we take a closer look at where the technology is and what the concerns are.
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Crime & Courts, News, Tolls
NYC’s congestion pricing unfair to truckers, new federal lawsuit claims
A seventh federal lawsuit challenging New York City’s congestion pricing plan focuses on the significantly higher fees on trucks.
Federal, News
FMCSA explains plans to modernize registration system
FMCSA’s plan to modernize its registration system and crack down on fraud is going to come in stages. A rulemaking is expected this year.
Crime & Courts, Federal, News
Trucking association challenging truck emission rule in federal appeals court
The Western States Trucking Association is joining 24 states in an effort to strike down EPA’s new truck emission standards.
News
South Dakota closing portion of U.S. Highway 385
South Dakota DOT announced closures of U.S. Highway 385, the lone north-south highway through the Black Hills region of the state.
News, State
California Senate advances speed assistance technology mandate
The California Senate voted to advance a reworked bill to mandate speed assistance technology. An underride guard requirement was removed.
Federal, News
FMCSA schedules meeting about transparency in towing
For years, OOIDA has spoken out about predatory towing practices against truckers. Now, FMCSA is planning a meeting to discuss the problem.
Federal, News
Fireworks haulers request exemption from FMCSA
The American Pyrotechnics Association is asking FMCSA to extend an existing exemption to 12 more of its member companies.
Federal, News, Truck Parking
FHWA seeks comments for third Jason’s Law truck parking survey
The Federal Highway Administration is getting the ball rolling on revising its national truck parking survey that was last updated in 2020.
News, State
New Jersey Senate approves bill to improve pothole repair
The New Jersey Senate approved a bill to address concerns about pothole damage to roads and bridges throughout the state.
News, State
Michigan DOT closes I-94 ramps
A Rebuilding Michigan project has Interstate 94 ramps closed, while crucial maintenance is being completed on the Blue Water Bridge.
