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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Federal, News
House transportation committee split on climate change-related issues
Historically bipartisan, the Transportation and Infrastructure committee was less agreeable on infrastructure issues related to climate change.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA fires back against bills to lower age for truck drivers
OOIDA urges lawmakers to oppose letting 18-year-olds drive in interstate commerce, saying it’d create safety concerns for the new drivers and the traveling public.
Opinion
The George Washington Bridge nightmare and how we got here
The American Transportation Institute says New York City’s George Washington Bridge is America’s worst traffic choke point. The problem has been building for decades.
Crime & Courts, Federal, News
Seventh Circuit weighs whether obesity should be included under ADA
A former bus driver for the Chicago Transit Authority a jury to hear his lawsuit alleging he was wrongfully terminated because he is obese.
News, State
States pursue or approve red-light, speed camera rule changes
State legislatures around the country continue to discuss and take action on the use of automated red-light or speed cameras to ticket drivers.
Fuel prices, News
Higher diesel fuel prices reign across the U.S.
A gallon of diesel fuel on average costs a few cents more in every region of the U.S. than a week ago, according to the federal EIA.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA testifies in support of Missouri towing bill
OOIDA’s Mike Matousek recently testified in support of two Missouri bills to add consumer protections for truckers forced to have their tractor-trailer towed.
Federal, OOIDA
OOIDA, coalition of groups urge Congress to oppose twin 33 trailers
A coalition of more than a dozen stakeholders has a sent a letter to Congress urging lawmakers to oppose legislation that increases truck size and weight.
News
Paccar recalls more than 25,000 trucks over clutch issue
Paccar is recalling more than 25,000 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks of various models for an issue with the clutch assembly, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration documents. More specifically, model year 2018-19 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks equipped with automated manual transmissions are affected. An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting […]
OOIDA
Friday is the deadline to enroll in OOIDA’s Truck to Success course
For anyone considering a career as an owner-operator, Friday, March 1, is the deadline to enroll in OOIDA’s Truck to Success intensive training course. Truck to Success is scheduled for March 12-14 at the Courtyard by Marriott in Blue Springs, Mo. It is a 2½-day business education training course taught by true trucking experts who […]
