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August 8, 2024

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OOIDA Fights for Equitable Towing Practices with FMCSA

Truck Drivers Call for Clear and Fair Towing Rates The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has raised serious concerns with the Federal Motor Carrier ...

July 31, 2024

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Senate Appropriations Committee Advances Transportation Funding Bill with Strong Majority

In a decisive move, the U.S. Senate’s Committee on Appropriations has approved a pivotal funding measure for the Department of Transportation alongside other related ...

July 5, 2024

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FMCSA Extends Comment Period on Towing Fee Practices

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has decided to prolong the deadline for submitting comments on towing fee practices in the trucking industry ...

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June 20, 2024

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OOIDA Strengthens Efforts to Regulate Predatory Towing Practices

Predatory towing remains a significant issue in the trucking industry, particularly affecting semi-truck operations. Recognizing the gravity of the problem, the OOIDA Foundation has ...

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April 25, 2024

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Mississippi Sets Out to Stop Predatory Towing, Enacts New Law

On April 19, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signed a bill into law aimed at curbing predatory towing practices against commercial vehicles in the state. ...

March 14, 2024

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Several States Taking Steps Forward, Prepping to Pass Towing Reforms to Protect Professional Drivers

Legislators in two statehouses have successfully forwarded legislation to their governors, focusing on rectifying issues related to unfair towing practices. The problem continues to ...

February 14, 2024

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Industry Leaders, Buttigieg and FMCSA, Propose Penalties for Predatory Towing

Pete Buttigieg, the U.S. Transportation Secretary, in collaboration with FMCSA, condemned the imposition of “junk fees” by predatory towing companies and unscrupulous parking lot ...

January 12, 2024

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OOIDA Urges Revision in Missouri Law on Towing

In an ongoing effort at the Missouri statehouse, there is a renewed push to empower truck drivers with the ability to file complaints if ...

December 4, 2023

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Predatory Towing Practices Researched by ATRI

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has published a report analyzing the causes and preventive measures regarding predatory practices in heavy-duty towing. The objective ...