Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association
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ATRI, OOIDA want fast responses to survey on COVID-19 trucking impacts
Research institute and drivers’ group want to hear from motor carriers and drivers about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and what they would do differently…
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Driver issues
Lawmakers propose $755 million to boost truck parking
Grant awards to be used to build new spaces or convert weigh stations.
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Driver issues
Study finds no racial bias in hair testing drivers for drugs
Trucking Alliance-backed analysis supports group’s push for federal testing changes.
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American Shipper
Carriers and shippers call for long-term infrastructure funding
Response to DOT’s national freight strategy proposal reveals top concerns.
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Driver issues
Owner-operators seek dedicated federal funds for parking
Proposal would create competitive grant program for projects that add capacity.
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Driver issues
Under-21 driver proposals get pushback at U.S. Senate hearing
Opposition from safety advocates could mean rough road to inclusion in highway bill.
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Legal issues
U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear OOIDA’s appeal of toll ruling
Owner-operator group calls decision “highway robbery."
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Driver issues
Driver abuse complaints continue to follow Amazon
Truck owner claims his employer and Amazon worked him “like a rented mule."
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Driver issues
Research panel debates funding sources for truck parking
Advocacy groups differ on effectiveness of public and private financing to meet high demand.
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EPA advances clean-truck NOx-reduction plan
Initiative will consider strategies to cut ozone emissions by 2027.
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