In June, the U.S. Department of Transportation unveiled a regulatory agenda that includes dozens of rulemakings applicable to truckers.

Unified Carrier Registration fees are set to decrease by about 9% in 2024. A fleet of two trucks will owe $37 compared to $41 in 2023.

NHTSA and FMCSA issued a proposal to require AEB systems on new vehicles that weigh more than 10,000 pounds. Comments are due Sept. 5.

The use of automated surveillance in trucking has placed more stress on drivers and has failed to improve safety, OOIDA says.

The Women of Trucking Advisory Board focused on recruitment and retention at its June 29 meeting. The board is tasked with advising FMCSA.

In recent months, FMCSA released reports related to the ELD mandate and changes to hours of service. The reports provide little substance.

Predatory practices led to a provision in the 2021 infrastructure law that ordered the FMCSA to create a Truck Leasing Task Force.

The Treasury Department in the Trump administration erred in granting YRC Worldwide, now known as Yellow Corp., a $700 million loan.

This month’s edition of State Watch takes a look at various transportation bills in seven statehouses around the country.

Trucking groups in 48 states sound off on Rhode Island’s effort to reverse a court ruling that ended truck-only tolling. Find out what they have to say.

Truck travel in the left lane is a focus at multiple statehouses. Another state has acted to address left-lane use for all vehicles.

Automatic fuel tax rate changes range from a 4.3-cent increase in Maryland to a nearly 2-cent dip in Utah.

Move-over rule revisions enacted in statehouses across the country apply protections to highway users that include truckers.

Concern about wrong-way driving incidents in Connecticut has spurred action at the state capitol and the state transportation department.

The federal government has invested millions of dollars for new truck parking facilities. Meanwhile, truck stops try to open new locations nationwide.

The New York State Thruway Authority should abandon a toll proposal that disproportionately affects truck drivers, OOIDA says.

OOIDA President Todd Spencer talks about the importance of speaking up and getting your voice heard.

OOIDA’s VP recently drove the tour truck from Reno to K.C. It reminded him of what he loves about trucking and brought up new stuff he hates.

As OOIDA celebrates its 50th anniversary, take a look back at how the Association started and developed its first agenda.

For more than 50 years, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association has been fighting for the rights of all professional truckers.

The Guilty By Association Truck Show returned to an in-person event in 2021, and the response was resounding.

The Truck Convoy for Special Olympics will feature convoys in 24 states and four Canadian provinces, including during GBATS in Joplin, Mo.

The 2023 inductees into the American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame were recently announced by the American Truck Historical Society.

Attendance at the 2023 Texas Trucking Show was as large as it’s ever been, organizers of the event said. OOIDA was among the exhibitors.

The 2023 ATHS National Convention and Truck Show is in the books. Here’s some of the highlights along with photos from the event.

Best of Show at Shell Rotella SuperRigs went to Truett and Crystal Novosad, while Cody Davis earned the People’s Choice award.

Many truckers are making a splash on TikTok, the social media platform that’s popular among the younger generation.

In the world of unique trucking gigs, Stephen Fritz has found his purpose transporting elephants around the country for breeding and in rescue efforts.

Barnhart Crane and Rigging Co., an expert in heavy hauls, recently completed the transport of a 300-ton kiln to Gum Springs, Ark.

You never have to look far for good looking trucks caught on the lot at 4 State Trucks home of the Chrome Shop Mafia in Joplin, Mo.

Diesel Dave Sweetman has been on the road 50 plus years with an out-of-service violation, until a curious situation recently during an inspection.

This edition of Trucking History includes a Humphrey Bogart film, a popular trucking song, some OOIDA news and more.

A trucker’s work is never done. The latest edition of Slight Detour explains through several examples.

ROSES for a trucker’s heroic act and added truck parking. RAZZBERRIES for an Environmental Protection Agency proposal.

When verifying new brokers, a credit check can help reveal red flags before there’s issues. Find out how OOIDA members can perform these checks for free.

OOIDA’s Truck to Success three-day seminar can provide you the tools you need to have a successful business as an owner-operator.

Land Line’s Tom Berg got behind the wheel of a Peterbilt equipped with PlusDrive advanced driver assistance tech and liked the experience.

This edition of Maintenance Q&A dives into discussions regarding alternative fuels and whether that can take the lead in transportation.

What are estimated tax payments, and do I need to make them? This issue Trucking & Taxes answers that question and more.

The theme of this edition of Road Law is ‘caveat emptor,’ or ‘let the buyer beware.’ Researching any purchase is essential.

Fairlawn, Va.-based Trova has a new approach to the electrification of commercial vehicles with its diesel-to-electric conversion kits.