OOIDA Call to Action - National
Today, U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-CA, along with U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-OH, introduced HR1756, the NAFTA Trucking Safety Act of 2007. This bill will slam the brakes on the DOT’s Mexican trucking pilot program.
(March 29, 2007)
OOIDA Call to Action - National
As you know, before the end of April, the U.S. Department of Transportation plans to launch a program to allow 100 Mexico-domiciled trucking companies to operate throughout the United States. There will be no limit on the number of trucks and drivers involved in the program.
(March 28, 2007)
OOIDA Call to Action - Illinois members
Attention: Illinois truckers. Another attempt is being made to end split speed limits on the state’s interstate highways. Take time now to contact your state legislators and speak in favor of uniform speed limits.
(March 28, 2007)
OOIDA Call to Action - National
During the next few days, the U.S. Senate will begin debating a supplemental spending bill that is necessary to provide funding for military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as for many other federal government programs. This is considered “must pass” legislation by everyone on Capitol Hill and in the White House.
(March 26, 2007)
OOIDA Call to Action - Minnesota members
Attention: Minnesota truckers! A bill in the Minnesota House would establish a grant program for idling reduction technology purchases. Take time now to voice your support of this legislation. The committee handling it has only until Friday, March 30, to vote on it, so your prompt action is needed.
(March 22, 2007)
OOIDA Information Update - Indiana members
Public comments about a proposed tolled bypass around Indianapolis will be accepted at a series of upcoming field hearings in Indiana. The Indiana House Roads and Transportation Committee has scheduled public hearings in March on the proposed Indiana Commerce Connector. Members of the public are encouraged to attend and speak out against privatizing Indiana highways.
(March 15, 2007)
OOIDA Call to Action - Texas members
Attention Texas truckers – A handful of bills in the Texas Legislature would either rein in or eliminate cities’ use of automated cameras. Take time now to voice your support of this legislation and speak out against this revenue generating mechanism.
(March 15, 2007)
OOIDA Call to Action - New Jersey members
Attention: New Jersey truckers. The state Senate Transportation Committee advanced a bill to the full Senate that could lead to red-light cameras popping up in the state. Please speak out now against this revenue-generating mechanism.
(March 9, 2007)
OOIDA Call to Action - Texas members
Attention: Texas truckers. Texas lawmakers have introduced bills in the state Senate and House to disrupt proposals for privatized toll roads – including the Trans-Texas Corridor.
(March 9, 2007)
OOIDA Information Update - Florida members
Florida transportation officials have scheduled a two-day public forum later this month on the topic of public-private partnerships. The public is encouraged to take this opportunity to voice their concerns on privatizing our highways.
(March 8, 2007)
OOIDA Information Update - Illinois members
Illinois truckers – Several Republicans in the Illinois statehouse have introduced a measure intended to block any effort to sell or lease the Illinois Tollway system. Please act now to voice your support of this legislation.
(March 5, 2007)
OOIDA Information Update - Texas members
Following a public hearing Thursday, March 1, in Austin, the Texas Senate Committee on Transportation and Homeland Security extended the deadline to submit public comments relating to toll roads, privatization, and the Trans-Texas Corridor by a week. Members of the public are encouraged to continue voicing their concerns on these issues to state officials.
(March 5, 2007)