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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News, State
Colorado DOT seeks plan for hazmat trucks in I-70 tunnels
Colorado DOT plans to study whether tanker trucks hauling hazardous materials should be allowed to use the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnels on I-70.
News, Truck Shows
Highway Hero Paul Mathias says his brave deed is ‘what we do out on the road’
Paul Mathias, the 2019 Goodyear Highway Hero, says his performance providing CPR at an accident scene is just what drivers do on the road.
News, Truck Shows
Trio of OOIDA life members named 2019 Citizen Driver honorees
OOIDA life members Steen Gronlund of Longmont, Colo., and Kenn and Beth Zelten of Menominee, Mich., are the 2019 TA & Petro Citizen Driver honorees.
Federal, Truck Shows
Transportation Secretary Chao reports HOS reform rulemaking heading to OMB
At MATS 2019, Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao says a plan for hours of service reform has been sent to the White House Office of Management and Budget.
Federal
Nason confirmed as FHWA administrator
The U.S. Senate confirmed Nicole Nason’s nomination as Federal Highway Administration administrator on Thursday, March 28.
Federal, News
With reform in focus, FMCSA receives two HOS exemption requests
The day before Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao is set to discuss possible hours-of-service reform at MATS, FMCSA announces two HOS exemption requests.
Truck Shows
Check out Land Line’s virtual map of MATS 2019
Check out the virtual Mid-America Trucking Show experience, brought to you by the staff of Land Line Magazine, live from the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville.
Federal, Truck Shows
FMCSA officials provide update on drug clearinghouse, driver training rules
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration officials gave drivers an in-person update on the status of major changes to drug clearinghouse and driver training rules.
OOIDA, Truck Shows
Members sound off on truck parking, hours of service during OOIDA Town Hall
OOIDA members met face-to-face with OOIDA’s leadership team before the start of MATS 2019 to discuss the big issues during OOIDA Town Hall Meeting.
News
International Roadcheck in June will focus on steering and suspension
This year, CVSA plans to have its annual International Roadcheck enforcement campaign on June 4-6, and the focus will be on steering and suspension.