Driverless truck company has a bad week
Aurora’s driverless trucks are out, but pushback is growing – and a new report says the company’s plans may not be set for the long haul.
Episode Date: May 16, 2025
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English proficiency hot issue for trucking – and OOIDA Board
The truckers on the OOIDA Board of Directors express strong opinions on the English proficiency regulation and other trucking topics.
Episode Date: May 15, 2025
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From the Army to Trucking Leader: Todd Spencer’s Story
OOIDA is home to many who have served our country, including President Todd Spencer. We sit down with him to hear about how he got his start in the Army and how that transitioned into a career in trucking.
Episode Date: May 15, 2025
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Solving truck parking will take more than one approach
The only real solution to the truck parking crisis is more spaces. But some states also use technology to help truckers find spaces.
Episode Date: May 14, 2025
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Lewie Pugh recounts his journey from military service to trucking
Lewie Pugh, the executive vice president of OOIDA, began his trucking career in the Army. We had a chat with him about his beginnings behind the wheel and about how his passion for both his country and the open road helped shape his professional journey.
Episode Date: May 14, 2025
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From the ship to the cab – one trucker’s journey
OOIDA member Darren Farago spent six years serving his country, but in the end, he pursued his lifelong dream of becoming a trucker.
Episode Date: May 13, 2025
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What CVSA’s Roadcheck REALLY Means for Truckers
For three days every spring, commercial vehicle inspectors across the country and Canada take part in the annual International Roadcheck. And that starts this coming Tuesday, May 13. The annual inspection blitz put on by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance is something many have been through. But for those who...
Episode Date: May 12, 2025
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A trucking career with its roots in the military
OOIDA’s Lewie Pugh joins the show to discuss how his career in the military, including driving a truck, led him to the trucking industry.
Episode Date: May 12, 2025
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Podcast: Driverless trucks hit the roads – what does it mean?
We’ve entered a new era in the trucking industry, as the first truly driverless trucks haul freight on an American interstate highway.
Episode Date: May 09, 2025
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English proficiency: A matter of life and death
For many years, the federal regulations have required truck drivers to have a basic proficiency in the English language. But that rule has not been enforced for years – even though, according to OOIDA President Todd Spencer, English proficiency is a matter of life and death. We hear from him...
Episode Date: May 09, 2025
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Podcast: Spencer – English proficiency a must
OOIDA President Todd Spencer says English proficiency is a matter of life and death. OOIDA is fighting to get this regulation enforced.
Episode Date: May 08, 2025
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Podcast: More freight shows up in spot market
Truckstop says there’s more freight showing up in the spot market than normal – including one commodity that saw a 10-cent jump in rates.
Episode Date: May 07, 2025
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Podcast: Regulations – DOT eyes which ones to cut `
Truckers hope the U.S. Department of Transportation will axe some regulations that fail to promote improved safety – and this might happen.
Episode Date: May 06, 2025
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Podcast: Regulations – DOT eyes which ones to cut
Truckers hope the U.S. Department of Transportation will axe some regulations that fail to promote improved safety – and this might happen.
Episode Date: May 06, 2025
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Podcast: Which regulations would you like to see rolled back?
The U.S. DOT is looking for regulations to roll back, and it’s asking truckers to help. OOIDA has a few rules it would like to see changed.
Episode Date: May 05, 2025
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Podcast: English proficiency enforcement coming soon
An OOIDA petition and presidential order made CVSA act quickly to return English proficiency to the out-of-service criteria for truckers.
Episode Date: May 02, 2025
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Podcast: The ABCs of the English-proficiency effort
Federal officials are working hard to make a reality of President Donald Trump’s executive order to require English-proficiency enforcement.
Episode Date: May 01, 2025
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Podcast: Truckstop – signs the market is getting stronger
The freight market remains in limbo, but Brent Hutto of Truckstop sees evidence that market conditions are headed in a good direction.
Episode Date: April 30, 2025
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Podcast: English proficiency – the ball’s in CVSA’s court
The president has ordered enforcement of the English proficiency regulation. But how it’s enforced on the ground is going to be up to CVSA.
Episode Date: April 29, 2025
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Video Podcast: A new wrinkle in New York’s congestion tolling situation
An accidentally leaked document may throw a wrench into the fight over New York City’s congestion tolling system.
Episode Date: April 28, 2025
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Podcast: Regulators pave the road for autonomous trucks
The U.S. DOT plans to set a policy for autonomous vehicles – just as one firm gears up to test autonomous trucks on Texas roads.
Episode Date: April 28, 2025
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Podcast: Driver-facing cameras – it’s worse than you thought
Driver-facing cameras are not popular with truckers. But some carriers see them very differently. One driver offers his point of view.
Episode Date: April 25, 2025
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Podcast: Is a solution on the horizon for congestion tolling battle?
As the battle over congestion tolling in New York City continues, OOIDA’s Jay Grimes offers some analysis of the issues behind that battle.
Episode Date: April 24, 2025
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Podcast: Unanswered questions on autonomous truck project
How is Aurora’s autonomous truck project going in Texas? George O’Connor and Norita Taylor of OOIDA discuss when it may roll out, and more.
Episode Date: April 23, 2025
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Podcast: Congestion tolling sparks war of words
The U.S. DOT has once again extended its deadline for New York City to stop congestion tolling, but this time, it came with a threat.
Episode Date: April 22, 2025