ATA’s Chris Spear steps down as president and CEO
Chris Spear, the longtime leader of the American Trucking Associations, has vacated his role. ATA confirmed the departure Aug. 21.
By Mark Schremmer | August 21, 2026
Category: Breaking
Breaking,News
Federal,OOIDA,News,Breaking
OOIDA scores huge wins for truck drivers with DOT announcement
OOIDA has pushed for more truck parking and increased hours-of-service flexibility while fighting against speed limiters. Truck drivers earned wins in all three categories.
By Mark Schremmer | June 27, 2025
News,Breaking
New Jersey offers clarification on minimum insurance law
A New Jersey law that requires motor carriers in the state to carry at least $1.5 million in liability insurance takes effect in July.
By Mark Schremmer | June 24, 2024
State,Courts,Breaking,Federal,News
UPDATE: Supreme Court denies petition against AB5
The U.S. Supreme Court will not hear California Trucking Association’s case against its state’s controversial AB5.
By Mark Schremmer | June 30, 2022
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.
By Land Line Media | December 29, 2021
Federal,News,Breaking
Updated: Meera Joshi accepts NYC deputy mayor position
Meera Joshi, FMCSA’s acting administrator since January, has been named New York City’s deputy mayor for operations.
By Land Line Media | December 20, 2021
Federal,OOIDA,News,Breaking
Todd Spencer sets sights on leading FMCSA
OOIDA President Todd Spencer, who has more than 45 years of experience in the trucking industry, is making a pitch to be the next FMCSA administrator.
By Mark Schremmer | November 30, 2020
Federal,Breaking
UPDATED: FMCSA releases final rule on hours of service
A final rule that promises to add flexibility to the hours-of-service regulations was announced by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
By Mark Schremmer | May 14, 2020
OOIDA,Breaking,Coronavirus
OOIDA pushes Congress for full transparency in broker transactions
With freight rates hitting historic lows, OOIDA has reached out to Congress, urging lawmakers to tighten transparency regulations with brokers.
By Tyson Fisher | May 06, 2020
Breaking,Coronavirus
Truckers exempt from Utah’s travel declaration
On Friday, Utah Gov. Gary Herbert amended his executive order requiring a travel declaration from incoming motorists to exempt truck drivers.
By Tyson Fisher | April 10, 2020
OOIDA,News,Breaking,Federal
Truck-only VMT tax plan fizzles after pushback from OOIDA members
The chairman of the Senate Finance Committee said a truck-only VMT tax is off the table. The news comes after OOIDA members responded to a Call to Action opposing the measure.
By Mark Schremmer | March 06, 2020