Archive for February 28th, 2010

On the move: West Virginia pursues ‘anti-idling’ rules »

A proposed rule to reduce the frequency of unnecessary idling of trucks continues to get attention in the West Virginia Senate. Even though drivers idling their trucks while sleeping or resting would be exempt from the rule, OOIDA says other concerns need to be addressed.
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Prime Donates Meals to Haiti Relief Effort »

Prime, Inc. has paid for 100,000 healthy meals for the people of Haiti, thanks to a donation to Kids Against Hunger, a U.S.-based humanitarian organization.
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Phones ring on talk of I-80 announcement »

U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-PA, says there’s no validity to talk of March 23 being the date the federal government will announce a decision on I-80 tolls in Pennsylvania. But that’s what a group called Pennsylvanians for Transportation Solutions - or PenTrans - is reporting this week. OOIDA stands with Thompson in opposition to I-80 [...]

Truck Driver Shortage – Here We Go Again »

Here we go again.  Talks about a major truck driver shortage is rearing its ugly head again.  Trucking companies are having such a difficult time filling truck driving job positions, even in this economy.  I wonder what all you CDL students, graduates and veteran drivers out there who have found it almost impossible to get [...]

Georgia’s business interests firmly rooted in Chile »

A number of Georgia companies, along with the state’s Economic Development Department, are keeping a keen eye on developments in Chile.
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From the Land Line blog: Some just say it better »

Ever read somebody’s opinion or input and think “dang, that’s well said.” Sandi Soendker’s blog entry is about a letter she got this week from OOIDA Senior Member Roger Chastain.
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Arrow Trucking CEO: ‘No Knowledge’ Of Financial Troubles »

The former owner of Arrow Trucking is speaking out about what led to his company’s failure and is passing the blame.
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SPECIAL REPORT: DOT to shut down on Tuesday »

Friday, Feb. 26, 2010 - As of Tuesday, March 2, a big chunk of the U.S. Department of Transportation will be shut down temporarily because of a lack of funding. Just how long it lasts will depend on Congress. The stunning news came after the Senate adjourned without passing legislation to extend surface transportation programs [...]

Illiana Expressway authorization clears Indiana House »

The Indiana House has voted in favor of legislation that would authorize a private group to build and operate the Illiana Expressway in exchange for toll revenue.
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