The White House has asked for what it will take to retain truck drivers. OOIDA hasn’t been shy in its response.

The nation’s supply chain issues became such a concern that the Federal Trade Commission decided it had to get involved.

It may seem like truck parking is being ignored, but meaningful action is driven by a slow-moving but powerful machine.

Truck drivers want better compensation, more truck parking and less stringent regulations, MCSAC learned at its December meeting.

The new driver training rule goes into effect Feb. 7 but does not require a minimum number of behind-the-wheel hours.

Truckers and trucking companies now have to inspect rear-impact guards or ICC bumpers. What do you need to know to pass?

Controversy over the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's COVID-19 vaccine rules reached the U.S. Supreme Court in January.

An infrastructure bill was passed in the fall. What will it mean for truckers and the industry? OOIDA’s leaders weigh in.

In reviewing the cybersecurity levels of the FMCSA web servers, investigators gained access to more than 13 million unauthorized records.

The end of 2021 marked the announcement of leadership changes in transportation, including Meera Joshi and Rep. Peter DeFazio.

OOIDA has been working for years to protect truckers from exorbitant charges for third-party tows, also known as a nonconsensual tow.

Two times a year big trucks in California must have smog inspections, says CARB. Trucks with onboard diagnostics systems won’t have to stop.

The Georgia Supreme Court ruled on Dec. 14 that car boots will only be allowed if there is a city or county ordinance already in place.

Truck-only toll transactions in Rhode Island were sent to owners of passenger vehicles due to an error with RIDOT's tolling system.

State legislatures around the country have gone to work in the new year. Here, Land Line rounds up some recent actions at statehouses.

Legislative pursuit in statehouses around the country would make temporary or permanent revisions to fuel tax rates.

The Teamster’s and three safety groups argue that the FMCSA’s changes to the hours of service will negatively affect highway safety.

Numbers from FMCSA’s Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts add up to bad news for proponents of certain trucking regulations.

The move toward automatic emergency braking systems appears to be a popular one, but history tells us that we should be careful.

Passing feel-good rules and pushing technology wouldn’t have stopped Rogel Aguilera-Mederos from crashing into the 28-car pileup on I-70.

Rogel Aguilera-Mederos’ 110-year sentence for driving his 18-wheeler into stopped traffic was cut to 10 years by Colorado’s governor.

By Feb. 22, AT&T plans to phase out its 3G wireless network. Others plan to do it soon. Truckers need to know what it means for their ELD.

TuSimple claimed that it successfully completed an unmanned 80-mile trip in a Class 8 truck late last year.

Two members of the U.S. House of Representatives introduced a bill aimed at preventing staged collisions and insurance fraud.

Proponents of the “induced demand” theory say building more lanes increases traffic. But they’re focusing on commuters instead of truckers.

Jennifer Harris and Gary Wright of the OOIDA Claims Department tell truckers what they need to do after a crash occurs.

OSHA fined a Houston crane company for retaliating against an employee who refused to ignore federal hours of service regulations.

NHTSA is looking into Tesla’s Passenger Play feature, which allegedly allows occupants to play video games while the car is in motion.

Amid a supply chain crisis, the truth about the truck driver shortage reaches the mainstream media.

Devaluing the driver means paying less for wages, investing less in training, and not spending money to retain that well-trained, highly skilled operative.

Owner-operators allowed to add a temporary 6% fuel surcharge, and an over-the-top movie about trucks are part of February trucking history.

A successful game plan will be critical over the coming months where there are opportunities for truck drivers to show they are political players.

Grassroot efforts are the best way to affect substantial change in trucking regulation. OOIDA’s Collin Long explains how being involved is important.

Federal lawmakers have the best chance to understand the effects of their play calling on truck drivers when you have constant contact.

Disagree with a proposed regulation? You can make your comments online, and Land Line will walk you through the process.

Communication of issues at all levels of government that are relevant to truckers continues to be a driving force of OOIDA.

When elected officials are not doing enough to address important issues, the pursuit of initiatives and referendums can help.

A list of the best phone numbers in each state to contact your lawmakers about the status of bills and issues of interest to trucking and truck drivers.

After postponing in 2020 and 2021 because of the pandemic, the Mid-America Trucking Show is gearing up for its 50th anniversary in 2022.

Patients at Children's Mercy Hospital received a gift over the holidays, thanks in part to OOIDA volunteering its truck for a special delivery.

Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence award was presented to Jimmy Reddell, a 22-year veteran of the Army and Army Reserves.

Pilot Flying J selected truck driver Eric Curlett, of Crossville, Tenn., as its latest winner of the annual Road Warrior contest.

Through its Truckers for Troops campaign, OOIDA made a monetary donation as well as other supplies to the Veterans Community Project.

This edition of Mafia Secrets tells the tale of Charles "Oil Can" Hale, a 1985 Peterbilt 359 and Johnny Cash.

In late February and March, Marty Ellis plans to take the OOIDA tour trailer southeast, avoiding snow and seeking drivers to discuss issues.

In this edition of Dashboard Confidential, Land Line’s Dave Sweetman says that buying items “made in America” can help end supply chain issues.

Land Line’s Slight Detour looks back at some of the strangest, weirdest and wildest news stories from trucking in the last decade.

Roses to an anonymous baker for delivering more than 3,000 cookies to truckers; Razzberries go to the continued lack of restrooms.

You won’t find “Badass” in Autocar LLC’s brochure or in any chrome badging on the truck itself, except high on the side boards of the dump bed.

Owner-operators can say they are better off than company drivers in several ways. Thanks to ATRI, the claim is literally evidence-based science now.

Land Line Magazine's Cool Stuff showcases truck products and equipment for truckers. This issue includes coffee, CBs and more.

Trailer alignment is important to long tire tread life and fuel economy. Land Line breaks down the causes and solution to a dog tracking trailer.

This edition of Trucking & Taxes reminds owner-operators that a key part of being successful is recognizing that you are running a business.

In this edition of Road Law, we will provide examples of steps you can take to try to help yourself when you receive a basic traffic ticket.