Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA video discusses good and bad of INVEST in America Act
OOIDA leaders released a video on Thursday, June 4 to discuss what they liked and didn’t like about the INVEST in America Act.
Listen Now
A roadblock for interstate tolling
The rules for tolling existing interstates would tighten under the proposed highway bill – we’ll explain. Also, we’ll offer up some Roses and Razzberries.
The Latest
Featured: Coronavirus, News
A coronavirus timeline: How we got here
Land Line Media provides a timeline of the events related to the coronavirus dating back to Dec. 31, when the first reports came out of China.
OOIDA, Truck Shows
Todd Spencer talks history of owner-ops, OOIDA at ATHS
As part of the American Truck Historical Society’s first-ever virtual convention, OOIDA President Todd Spencer gave a talk about the Association’s history.
News
May’s job loss in trucking not as bad as April, signaling a rebound
The latest employment report reveals that industries are suffering less as state economies slowly reopens, including only a modest job loss in trucking.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA’s tour trailer heads to Missoula, Mont.
Having crossed the Continental Divide, OOIDA’s tour trailer stops in Missoula, Mont., before heading to Spokane, Wash. Be sure to stop by if you are nearby.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA video discusses good and bad of INVEST in America Act
OOIDA leaders released a video on Thursday, June 4 to discuss what they liked and didn’t like about the INVEST in America Act.
Breaking, COVID-19
COVID-19: The latest info brought to you by OOIDA & Land Line
OOIDA & Land Line are compiling information specifically for truckers on COVID-19 regulatory relief and the statewide crowd and restaurant restrictions. We are updating this page regularly as the news breaks.
Crime & Courts, News
Louisiana man pleads guilty to role as ‘spotter’ in insurance fraud scheme to stage truck crashes
A New Orleans man who acted as “spotter” in a plot to stage car crashes with tractor-trailers becomes the sixth individual to plead guilty in the scheme.
Crime & Courts
New Prime escapes crash lawsuit in New York appellate court decision
Despite the fact a New Prime trucker was going 64 mph in a 55 mph zone, a New York appeals court ruled that a passenger vehicle driver caused a crash.
Products & Services
Freight markets trending positive heading into June
Freight markets for the week of May 25-31 gathered momentum. Load posts increased and truck rates rose for most lanes, reports load board DAT Solutions.
Federal, News, OOIDA
Paycheck Protection Program flexibility bill passes Senate
Senators passed a bill aimed at providing for flexibility for businesses using Paycheck Protection Program loans. The bill now awaits President Trump’s signature.
Federal, OOIDA
OOIDA opposes group’s broker bond exemption request
OOIDA submitted comments opposing the Small Business in Transportation Coalition’s request for exemption from the $75,000 bond requirement.
