Is repealing the heavy truck tax a good idea?
Lawmakers want to eliminate a heavy-duty truck tax. But is there a catch? OOIDA won’t sign on until it knows the offset.
By Mark Schremmer | June 04, 2026
Category: Federal
Federal,News
Federal,News
Highway bill targets lease-purchase traps
The highway bill aims to ban predatory lease-purchase agreements in the trucking industry. Learn about the long road to get here.
By Mark Schremmer | June 03, 2026
Federal,News
Highway bill would flush truckers’ restroom restrictions
Most people wouldn’t be able to imagine being told they can’t use the restroom at their workplace. For truckers, it’s commonplace.
By Mark Schremmer | June 02, 2026
Federal,News
DACA recipients focus of CDL exemption request
Should DACA recipients with valid Employee Authorization Documents be allowed to obtain a Class B passenger-vehicle CDL?
By Mark Schremmer | June 01, 2026
Federal,OOIDA,News,Truck Parking
OOIDA’s truck parking ultimatum delivers highway bill win
In 2025, OOIDA said it wouldn’t support any highway bill that didn’t include investment in truck parking.
By Mark Schremmer | May 29, 2026
Federal,News,State
FMCSA waiver covers over half the country
FMCSA characterized an agricultural-related shortage as urgent in issuing a waiver in more than 30 states.
By Land Line Media | May 29, 2026
Federal,News
Only the best drivers should have CDLs, DOT’s Duffy says
During a House committee hearing, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy explained the reasoning for new CDL restrictions.
By Mark Schremmer | May 28, 2026
Federal,OOIDA,News
Proposed UCR fee increase draws pushback from trucking industry
Truckers are telling FMCSA to pump the brakes on increases to UCR fees. OOIDA said the program is a prime example of “wasteful spending.”
By Ryan Witkowski | May 28, 2026
Federal,News,State,Courts
Supreme Court rejects Florida’s CDL ‘mayhem’ complaint
Last year, Florida told the U.S. Supreme Court that “sanctuary” laws led to unsafe individuals receiving CDLs. Find out what the court had to say.
By Mark Schremmer | May 27, 2026
Federal,News
REPAIR Act sponsor blasts ‘watered-down’ version
Rep. Neal Dunn introduced the REPAIR Act in 2025. Dunn says “watered-down” language doesn’t fully give consumers the right to repair.
By Mark Schremmer | May 26, 2026
Federal,News
‘Pro-trucker’ highway bill advances to House floor
The highway bill that advanced to the House floor looks very similar to the list of priorities OOIDA gave lawmakers last year.
By Mark Schremmer | May 22, 2026
Federal,News
Department of Labor enters the English-proficiency chat
The English-proficiency crackdown could begin long before foreign drivers hit the road, thanks to new Department of Labor involvement.
By Tyson Fisher | May 21, 2026
Federal,OOIDA,News
OOIDA calls BUILD America 250 Act ‘pro-trucker’
OOIDA called the BUILD America 250 Act the most pro-trucker highway bill in recent history. Still, the Association said it can be improved.
By Mark Schremmer | May 20, 2026
Federal,News
FMCSA launches Motus; carriers run into early snags
FMCSA’s new registration system, Motus, is up and running. Learn about some of the problems motor carriers have encountered.
By Mark Schremmer | May 20, 2026
Federal,News,Equipment
Another dozen ELDs pulled from FMCSA’s approved list
A dozen electronic logging devices have been placed on the revoked list. Here are the ELDs affected and how long you have to replace them.
By Ryan Witkowski | May 20, 2026
Federal,News,Truck Parking
Congress unveils highway bill with wins for truck drivers
The House T&I Committee has introduced a new 1,005-page highway bill. Learn about some of the provisions of interest to truckers.
By Mark Schremmer | May 19, 2026
Federal,News
Lawmakers go after scammers targeting truck drivers
Truck drivers are being flooded with official-looking DOT notices demanding money. Congress wants to crack down on the practice.
By Tyson Fisher | May 15, 2026
News,Federal
Last chance: Motor carriers need to act now
Only hours remain until FMCSA’s legacy registration system goes dark. Motor carriers need to act now before the launch of Motus.
By Mark Schremmer | May 13, 2026
Federal,News,State
Non-domiciled CDL exemption approved for citizens of Freely Associated States
The issuance of non-domiciled CDLs has been a hot topic in recent years. Learn about FMCSA’s recent exemption and who qualifies.
By Mark Schremmer | May 13, 2026
Federal,News
DOT final rule addresses ‘inadvertent factual impossibility’ with oral fluid testing
The U.S. DOT has had numerous issues with implementing oral fluid collection for drug tests. A new rule should help clear up one concern.
By Ryan Witkowski | May 13, 2026
Federal,News
FMCSA grants portion of company’s Clearinghouse exemption
A trash collection company asked FMCSA for an exemption Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse requirements. Find out what the agency said.
By Mark Schremmer | May 12, 2026
News,Federal
Motus is coming. Are you ready?
Who likes waiting on hold? No one, of course. To avoid that, take steps by May 14 to be ready for the launch of Motus – FMCSA’s new registration system.
By Mark Schremmer | May 11, 2026
Federal,News,Truck Parking
OOIDA to FMCSA: Truck parking is ‘overlooked and inadequately supported’ issue
FMCSA plans to launch a truck parking study to demonstrate the benefits of creating new spaces. OOIDA is putting its support behind the project.
By Ryan Witkowski | May 08, 2026
Federal,News,Equipment
FMCSA’s crackdown on ELDs continues with another round of revoked devices
FMCSA is cracking down on non-compliant electronic logging devices. Here’s the latest round of ELDs to be removed from the approved list.
By Ryan Witkowski | May 07, 2026