Federal, News
GOP lawmakers introduce resolution to undo EPA’s new emission standards
One month after the EPA finalized tougher truck emission standards, Republican lawmakers are attempting to quash them.
Listen Now
Podcast: Is renewable diesel an alternative to electric?
A new American Transportation Research Institute report includes promising data on renewable diesel. Jeff Short explains the details.
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News
Speed limiter mandate bill reintroduced in Senate
A bill to create a speed limiter mandate for big trucks has been introduced in the U.S. Senate. OOIDA says it takes highway safety “in the wrong direction.”
News
Hours of service target date moves to July 31
July 31 is the new projected date for the FMCSA’s revised hours-of-service proposed rule to be officially published, according to a U.S. DOT report.
Crime & Courts, Federal, News, State
Supreme Court to hear New Jersey ‘Bridgegate’ case
The U.S. Supreme Court announced on Friday, June 28, that it will hear an appeal of a case involving two former New Jersey officials convicted in a scandal dubbed “Bridgegate.”
Fuel prices, News, State
Fuel rate changes implemented in 15 states on July 1
The first of July marks changes in fuel tax collections in more than one dozen states. The tax rate changes range from a 21.5-cent increase on diesel in Illinois to a fractional price increase for gas and diesel in Nebraska.
News, State
The Parking Zone – June 2019
Trucks banned at new rest area, Nevada will actually add parking spaces, Love’s had one heck of a month, and nearly 1,000 parking spaces were added in June.
Federal, News
Livestock transportation bill gradually gaining support
A bill that would provide livestock haulers some relief from hours-of-service regulations is gradually gaining support in the House and the Senate.
News
OOIDA recognizes drivers for safe driving records
Sponsored by Shell Rotella, OOIDA’s Safe Driving Award program recognizes truckers for years of driving excellence.
News
The skipper of The Spirit heads home to Boise, Idaho
Jon Osburn guides OOIDA’s tour trailer back to Boise, where he can make sure the plaque commemorating his being named 2016 Citizen Driver is well polished.
News
Four states make rule changes to accommodate truck platoons
Four Upper Midwest states have adjusted regulations about permissible following distances to accommodate truck platoons using driver-assistive technology.
Opinion
ANALYSIS: Teen driver stats and the DRIVE-Safe Act
A recent study by WalletHub breaking down stats for teen drivers may want to give pause to those who support the DRIVE-Safe Act.
