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OOIDA National Call to Action:  Highway Bill
Congress has named the conferees that will work on the final version of the Highway Bill when they return from recess on June 6. It is important for truckers to contact them, either by phone, fax, or if at all possible, in person and encourage them to include a mandatory fuel surcharge.
05.27.05

OOIDA National Call to Action: Fuel surcharge
The U.S. Senate passed its version by Tuesday, May 17. The bill did not include the fuel surcharge legislation that was in the House version.
05.19.05

OOIDA Call to Action – Oregon Members
Attention: Oregon truckers! You need to contact your state representatives about a bill that could widen the speed gap for cars and trucks on rural interstate highways. It is important he/she understand there is a flaw in the 85th percentile study used to determine safe speeds from the Oregon Department of Transportation.
05.18.05

OOIDA National Call to Action: Fuel surcharge
The U.S. Senate opened debate on the floor this week on its version of the highway bill and is expected to pass its version by Tuesday, May 17
05.13.05

OOIDA Information Update – Missouri Members
The Missouri House is expected to vote the week of May 9 on a bill that would ban large trucks from driving in the far left lane on most urban highways and interstates in the state.
05.06.05

OOIDA National Call to Action:  Fuel surcharge
The U.S. Senate is expected to open floor debate the week of May 9 on its version of “The Highway Bill.” The House of Representatives passed its version – H.R. 3 – in March.
05.05.05