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OOIDA Foundation points out problems with EPA mandate
An analysis from the OOIDA Foundation raises concerns stemming from the EPA’s new Phase 3 greenhouse gas regulations on heavy trucks.
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Podcast: From homeless to full of hope
Thanks to the Veterans Community Project, an Army veteran and former truck driver has gone from homeless to full of hope for the future.
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Interested in becoming an owner-operator? Take the Truck to Success course
OOIDA’s Truck to Success class is designed to help those who have considered becoming an owner-operator but aren’t sure where to start.
News, State
Georgia lawmakers shelve bill to limit truck traffic
A group of Georgia state lawmakers introduced a bill on Wednesday to limit truck traffic on the state’s highways. About 24 hours later, the lead sponsor of the bill announced a reversal for pursuit of the change.
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Pennsylvania issues commercial vehicle ban on highways for weekend
The prospect of intense winter weather has states issuing commercial vehicle travel restrictions. Pennsylvania Because of severe winter weather forecast for the weekend, the Penn DOT has issued a commercial vehicle ban for highways in the state. The ban is scheduled from noon Saturday until noon Sunday on all interstates and the Pennsylvania Turnpike, except […]
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Cal Cartage to close Port of Los Angeles warehouse
Cal Cartage says it will shut down its warehouse at the Port of Los Angeles. The company recently lost a lawsuit in which 24 port truck drivers were awarded nearly $6 million in back wages.
Crime & Courts, News
Tennessee trucking company settles for $4M in driver wage lawsuit
Nashville, Tenn.-based Western Express will pay thousands of drivers a total of nearly $4 million to settle a class action driver wage lawsuit about not compensating drivers for hours worked.
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Iowa, North Dakota officials look for more revenue via alternative-fuel vehicles
Officials around the country continue to pursue efforts to boost transportation funding. Among the options getting attention at statehouses is tapping alternative-fuel vehicles for additional revenue.
News, Tolls
Virginia General Assembly introduces toll legislation; ATA threatens legal action
The Virginia House and Senate have introduced identical legislation regarding toll roads to fund the Interstate 81 Corridor Improvement Plan. The state may face legal action.
Federal, News
House T&I Committee members announced
Chairman Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., and ranking member Sam Graves, R-Mo., have announced the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure rosters for their respective parties.
Business, News
DAT Solutions: Spot rates dip in first full work week of 2019
Load post numbers on MembersEdge jumped 18 percent last week, outpacing the 11 percent gain in the number of truck posts.
News, State
Six western states consider different approaches in transportation funding
In many western states, public officials are pursuing changes to how much transportation funding is available for road, bridge and transit work.
