Snow and ice removal bills pile up at statehouses
As winter seemingly refuses to release its grip on much of the United States, lawmakers in multiple states are discussing efforts to encourage car and truck drivers to clear snow and ice off their vehicles. Joe Rajkovacz, OOIDA’s director of regulato…
FMCSA extends comment period on HOS proposal
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended the public comment period to March 4 on its hours-of-service proposal. The agency is analyzing responses to its HOS regulatory proposal published on Dec. 29, 2010.
New Hampshire House advances anti-idling incentive
An incentive to reduce truck idling is halfway through the New Hampshire statehouse.
North Dakota bill extends many license renewals
A bill on the move at the North Dakota Legislature addresses the growing pains associated with a larger population. A failed bill sought to generate road revenue.
New Pilot travel center in Weed, CA
Pilot has opened a new travel center in northernmost California that features 105 parking spaces for trucks. The new stop is located off Interstate 5 at Exit 745.
CARB posts fact sheet for new low-rolling-resistance tire requirements
The California Air Resources Board has posted a fact sheet to explain one portion of its Heavy-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction regulation, also known as the SmartWay Rule.
MATS registration free before March 1
The stage is set for the 2011 Mid-America Trucking Show. The 40th anniversary of MATS is on everybody’s calendar for March 31-April 2 at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville, KY. Here are the top four questions that callers are asking OOIDA this we…
From the LL blog: Not on the guest list? Send ’em a card
So you weren’t on the guest list to speak at a recent congressional field hearing on transportation. Don’t take it personally. There’s plenty of time and plenty of ways to make your feelings heard. Associate Editor Dave Tanner explains.
MTA babe accused of taking bribes
Ronica Gonesh, an MTA employee, is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes for jobs.
LCC plans to cut programs, retool others
LCC officials say they hope to make a final decision by mid-April. Programs LCC programs proposed for elimination include: * Automotive repair * Collision repair * Aviation flight * Aquatics * Office systems administration * Truck driver training * Hea…