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Bipartisan bill introduced to combat freight fraud
A bipartisan bill endorsed by OOIDA aims to give FMCSA the tools it needs to combat freight fraud in the transportation industry
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Podcast: Is the move to electric feasible? Here are the facts
Andrew King of the OOIDA Foundation joins the show to talk about the feasibility – or lack thereof – of the EPA’s electric truck ambitions.
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Severe weather emergency issued in Texas
A weather emergency is in effect for 88 Texas counties through May 13 after over one week of advisories from the National Weather Service.
News, State
States enact rules that cover motorcycle lane filtering
State lawmakers address the legalization of driving motorcycles between traffic, or lane filtering, in certain circumstances.
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FMCSA encourages safe driving around large trucks, buses
FMCSA is working to spread the message of how the general public can safely share the roads with large trucks and buses.
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KC Scout traffic service hit by cyberattack
A cyberattack is affecting the dynamic message boards, cameras and website connected to the KC Scout traffic and travel service.
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Trucking jobs even out heading into produce season
Responding to overcapacity, trucking jobs remained stagnant as the industry prepares for an increase in volume typical during spring.
News, OOIDA
Two-week campaign aims to raise funds for veterans and active military members
OOIDA’s Mission: Military Appreciation continues its support of veterans and active-duty personnel. Here’s how you can get involved.
Federal, News
Buttigieg updates Senate on NHTSA’s impaired-driving rulemaking
A rulemaking aimed at taking impaired drivers off the road received more than 18,000 comments, DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.
News, State
Colorado lawmakers advance to governor revised commercial vehicle rules
The Colorado General Assembly has advanced a bill to implement additional rules for commercial vehicles traveling in the state.
Business, News
Texas trucking firm shutters operations
A Texas trucking company has closed its doors. Find out what led to the closure and how many employees are impacted.
Crime & Courts, News
Train horn costs trucker nearly $2M in hearing-loss lawsuit
A trucker is on the hook for seven figures after a train horn he installed on his truck caused a construction worker to lose his hearing.