Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA rejects ATA’s call for speed limiter mandate
Larger speed differentials between trucks and cars mean more crashes and road rage, warns OOIDA in opposing a proposed speed limiter rule.
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Truck parking: Where do we stand?
Where does the truck parking crisis stand on the 12th anniversary of Jason Rivenburg’s murder? We’ll have an update on efforts to fix it.
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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, 2019, when the first reports came out of China.
Federal, News
Stop Underrides Act reintroduced
Lawmakers are again making a push to pass the Stop Underrides Act, which would require side and front guards on new tractor-trailers.
News, State
Missouri towing bill would create complaint task force
A Missouri towing bill supported by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association would allow truckers to file complaints.
News, OOIDA
Latest OOOIDA Foundation video covering Unified Carrier Registration available now
The OOIDA Foundation released the latest video in its series titled “Getting Your Own Authority” covering Unified Carrier Registration.
Federal, News
Trucking employment down for first time in nine months
After nine months of job growth following extreme losses from the pandemic, trucking employment went back down in February.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA rejects ATA’s call for speed limiter mandate
Larger speed differentials between trucks and cars mean more crashes and road rage, warns OOIDA in opposing a proposed speed limiter rule.
Breaking, COVID-19
COVID-19: The latest info brought to you by OOIDA and 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.
News, State
Legislators in 12 states pursue changes to electric, hybrid vehicle fees
Discussion continues at statehouses around the country to address road revenue through fees collected on hybrid and electric vehicles.
Federal, News
Inspector General’s report: Elaine Chao ethics questions merit further scrutiny
Former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao’s use of DOT staffers to help promote her father’s book may have violated ethics rules.
Federal, News
Trottenberg acknowledges driver retention problem during nomination hearing
Polly Trottenberg, U.S. DOT deputy secretary nominee, fielded a “driver shortage” query at a Senate hearing by pivoting to driver retention.
Federal, News
Infrastructure report card gives roads a poor grade
The American Society of Civil Engineers released its infrastructure report card that reveals grades that no parent would be proud of.
