Federal, News
Buttigieg calls for policies to protect truckers against predatory towing
Policies to protect truckers from predatory towing fees are crucial, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttiegig said during a recent meeting.
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Podcast: FMCSA holds public meeting on predatory towing, healthy debate ensues
FMCSA hosted a healthy debate between those in trucking calling for greater protections, and those in towing listing their concerns.
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News, Safety & Security
Michigan, Ohio, Illinois and Indiana team up to prevent human trafficking
Next week, officers with the Michigan State Police, Ohio State Patrol, Illinois State Police, and Indiana State Police will work to increase awareness about human trafficking. From Jan. 22-26, those four states will team with Truckers Against Trafficking to educate motorists about the signs of human trafficking. “The Indiana State Police has been working with […]
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Mary Johnston Scholarship applications must be postmarked by Feb. 1
Time is running out for high school seniors to apply for an OOIDA Mary Johnston Scholarship. Scholarship application and all required materials must be postmarked by Feb. 1. Each year, the OOIDA Mary Johnston Scholarship Fund awards one $2,000 scholarship and four $1,000 scholarships. The students, who must be children, grandchildren or legal dependents of […]
News, OOIDA
OOIDA opposes Ohio CDL training bills meant to ‘churn out’ new drivers
Efforts remain active at the Ohio statehouse to benefit motor carriers wanting to bring more drivers into the trucking industry. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is opposed to the legislation. The House Finance Committee previously voted by unanimous consent to forward a bill that would create a commercial truck driver student aid program for eligible […]
Opinion
DOT watching the Web
Watch what you post on Facebook. The US DOT is watching. Department of Transportation Undersecretary Derek Kan recently told an industry group, “We are connecting diverse data sets with comprehensive and timely analysis for anybody that’s on social media.” It seems they consider social media is another source of information, along with things like traffic […]
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Road-use tax pilot program in Washington state begins in two weeks
Washington state will launch its road-use tax pilot program in two weeks, according to state officials. The pilot program will last approximately one year and can potentially replace the fuel tax if proven successful. In partnership with the Washington State Department of Transportation, Washington State Department of Licensing, Federal Highway Administration, City of Surrey, Oregon […]
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FMCSA extends comment period on personal conveyance guidelines
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended the public comment period regarding a notice of proposed regulatory guidance concerning the use of a commercial motor vehicle for personal conveyance until Feb. 20. Originally, the deadline for comments was Jan. 18, but the FMCSA granted the American Trucking Associations’ request for a 30-day extension. The […]
News, Tolls
Indiana toll talk to meet road block?
Toll roads continue to be a topic of conversation at the Indiana statehouse. Two state lawmakers want to quell any possibility that tolls could be collected on Indianapolis-area interstates. The effort from Republican Senators Mike Delph of Carmel and Michael Young of Indianapolis come one year after state lawmakers approved a transportation bill to raise […]
Crime & Courts, News
Mississippi man pleads guilty to charges stemming from fake CDL certifications
A Mississippi CDL examiner has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from his role in fraudulently granting CDL certifications well after he was fired from his job at a third-party CDL training and certification company, according at U.S. Department of Transportation news release. Derrious Dillon had worked for a company that trained and certified people looking […]
News, Safety & Security
Winter Storm Inga dumps ice, snow in the South; HOS waivers in place
Winter Storm Inga has caused unusually frigid temperatures in the South, resulting in at least nine deaths and major traffic problems. Several states have issued a declaration of emergency, exempting certain truckers from hours-of-service rules. Extending from Texas all the way to the Southeast, freezing temperatures and snow has plagued portions of the country not […]
Features, OOIDA Member
OOIDA members qualify for $1,000 off on Kenworth trucks
OOIDA members can get a rebate of $1,000 on the purchase price of a Kenworth sleeper truck during 2018. Kenworth and OOIDA are offering the promotion for the 16th consecutive year. OOIDA members can choose from a Kenworth T680 or T880 with a 52-inch or larger factory-installed sleeper or Kenworth T660, T800 and W900 glider […]
