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In brief: OOIDA takes stand on speed limiters, worker rights, and predatory towing

OOIDA takes actions to support what’s best for truck drivers all over the U.S. USDOT withdraws proposal to mandate speed limiters on commercial vehicles After receiving over 15,000 public comments on a 2022 notice issued by the Biden administration that considered requiring speed limiters on most commercial vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating over […]

Briefs: truck parking, predatory towing and national diesel pricing

Trucking industry updates Parking legislation for trucks: will it become reality? The availability of truck parking in the United States remains a concern in the trucking industry. Some truckers have resorted to private paid options due to the lack of government incentives. However, several states are working on legislation to address this issue, including Minnesota, […]

FMCSA combats abusive towing practices in the trucking industry

The FMCSA denounces unscrupulous towing companies that overcharge truckers in situations such as accidents. The FMCSA has focused its attention on a proposed rule aimed at combating abusive fees charged to consumers. The proposal, put forth by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) last year, seeks to enable the agency to pursue civil penalties against scammers […]