National
Last night U.S. Senators Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) introduced legislation which will require that 100 percent of fuel surcharges paid by shippers be passed through to whoever actually pays for the fuel to haul the shipper’s goods, obviously in most cases that’s truckers.
April 25, 2008
Colorado
Heads up, Colorado truckers! A bill awaiting consideration on the floor of the Colorado Senate could add tolls to Interstate 70.
April 15, 2008
Pennsylvania
Heads up: Pennsylvania truckers! The state’s House Transportation Committee has scheduled a hearing on Thursday, April 10, to discuss a bill that would impose idling restrictions on large trucks throughout the state. If you are unable to attend the hearing, please take time now to contact the committee members to share your views on this important topic.
April 9, 2008
National
The recent national media coverage focused on the price of diesel and the trucking industry has grabbed the attention of many elected officials on Capitol Hill. Congressmen and Senators are certainly hearing from OOIDA, but they also need to hear from you, the constituents they are supposed to represent and the people whose votes they need to stay in office.
April 3, 2008
