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DRIVE Act speeds up while speed limiter proposal slows down?
The DRIVE Act is gaining support as rumblings build that FMCSA’s speed limiter proposal may not be released in 2024.
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Podcast: Truckers on board discuss driver training, fraud, EVs and more
What needs to be done to improve driver training? It was one of several topics – including fraud, EVs and more – discussed by OOIDA’s Board.
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Michigan plans to expand roadside drug testing program
A roadside drug testing program in Michigan is expected to expand statewide this fall.
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Officials in 20 states look to change fuel tax collections
During the past six years nearly 30 states have raised or reformed their fuel tax rates.
Federal, News
Department of Energy to research alt fuels, electric trucks
In search for cleaner energy, the Department of Energy will spend about $50 million researching tech for electric, natural gas, hydrogen and biofuel trucks.
News, OOIDA, State
Colorado towing group attempts to remove consumer protections OOIDA helped create
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is pushing back against a petition to rollback consumer protections for nonconsensual tows in Colorado.
Federal, News
Senate intermodal transport hearing addresses trucking issues
A Senate subcommittee addressed several trucking-specific issues, including size and weight, hours of service and “street turns.”
Federal, News
Wheeler confirmed as EPA administrator
The Senate confirmed Andrew Wheeler to be the Environmental Protection Agency administrator. Wheeler had been serving as acting administrator since Scott Pruitt resigned from the post in July. Senators voted 52-47 on Thursday, Feb. 28 in favor of Wheeler’s confirmation. “It is truly humbling to serve the American public as EPA administrator,” Wheeler posted to […]
Crime & Courts, News
Supreme Court says state property seizures can’t be ‘excessive’
Now states can’t be excessive in seizing property through civil asset forfeiture without charging someone with a crime. Next question: What’s excessive?
Truck Parking
The Parking Zone – February 2019
Winter weather wreaked havoc for truckers this month, but amid the parking woes that came from the snow and ice was some good news in truck parking as well.
Truck Shows
Time’s running out to sign up for free tickets to MATS 2019
The deadline to sign up for free tickets to the 2019 Mid-America Truck Show is Thursday, Feb. 28. The annual truck show will be March 28-30 at the Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville. The Kentucky Exposition Center is at the junction of Interstate 65 and Interstate 264. Attendees must be or accompany someone employed in the […]
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Truckers stranded for hours in Idaho snow
Ignoring signs closing Highway 20 in Idaho on Sunday because of snow led to a number of motorists – cars and trucks – stranded for more than two days.
