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OOIDA encourages support of bill to stop freight fraud

A bipartisan bill introduced in the House on Wednesday, May 22 aims to fight back against freight fraud, and OOIDA is lending its support.

News, State

Portland, Ore., voters decide to continue local gas tax

Portland, Ore., voters overwhelmingly approved an extension of local gas tax. A heavy-vehicle use tax already was extended.

Crime & Courts, News

Misclassification lawsuit thrown out over technicality

A trucking company has dodged a misclassification lawsuit after a court found the complaint referred to a “resident” rather than a “citizen.”

Federal, News

Small businesses to see 50% increase in hazardous materials registration fees under proposed changes

Rate hikes for hazardous materials registration fees could be on the horizon. Find out why the feds say they need to increase the cost for hazmat truckers.

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SuperRigs award to benefit St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund

Shell Rotella will donate for every vote cast for its People’s Choice Award during the 42nd SuperRigs Truck Show in Dallas-Fort Worth.

News, State

Colorado law revises commercial vehicle rules

A new Colorado law adds chain, left lane, and speed enforcement rules for commercial vehicles traveling around the state.

Federal, News

Divided underride committee to draft recommendations for NHTSA

A committee that was created to provide recommendations on how to reduce the number of underride crashes held its final meeting on Wednesday, May 22.

News, State

Second severe weather emergency issued in Iowa in less than a month

Severe weather in Iowa has led to a second emergency declaration in less than one month, with four fatalities reported due to a tornado.

News, State, Truck Parking

New Jersey seeks input on truck parking from drivers

The New Jersey DOT is trying to address its truck parking problem, but it needs valuable information from drivers first.

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OOIDA Foundation market report reiterates new cycle not here yet

The OOIDA Foundation released its April freight market update, and in terms of the future outlook, little has changed in recent months.