The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is setting some new requirements for certified medical examiners, while the government releases a blueprint to “decarbonize” transportation.
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is setting some new requirements for certified medical examiners, and the government releases a blueprint to “decarbonize” transportation. Also, we cover how the Association fought to cut the Highway Use Tax down to where it is today – directly after winning another battle. And about 20 states have acted to discourage the creation of revenue-raising speed traps. Now, Oklahoma – which already limits the amount of city budgets that can come from tickets – is looking at new ways to discourage the practice.
Catch up on the news with Scott Thompson
A trucker’s marijuana conviction includes some important lessons as weed becomes legal across more states. A new report suggests diesel prices will continue to drop well into 2024. And the time has arrived to register for the Make-A-Wish convoy in Pennsylvania.
Pulling back a heavy tax
Imagine if you had to cough up $2,700 each and every year to pay for the federal Highway Use Tax. It was a lot closer to reality than fiction back in the early- to mid-1980s. In our ongoing series celebrating 50 years of OOIDA, we cover how the Association fought to cut the Highway Use Tax down to where it is today – directly after winning another battle.
Oklahoma acts against speed traps
About 20 states have acted to discourage the creation of revenue-raising speed traps. Now, Oklahoma – which already limits the amount of city budgets that can come from tickets – is looking at new ways to discourage the practice. Meanwhile, a new law in Massachusetts mandates side underride guards on some trucks.
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- Starting Friday, Marty Ellis and OOIDA’s tour truck, the Spirit of the American Trucker, will be at the Petro in Deming, N.M. That’s at Exit 68 on Interstate 10. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
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