Claims of a truck driver shortage intensified in recent months. OOIDA stands firm that the problem is a driver retention issue rather than a shortage.

Higher pay means better-qualified applicants and a safer fleet.

Contrasting highway bills introduced by committees in the House and Senate in early June provide a glimpse into what the final version of the legislation may look like.

Insurance Act would drive small carriers out of business, OOIDA says.

Vision standards discussed at Medical Review Board meetings.

A second deadline extension for FMCSA’s medical examiner final rule would be “another troubling setback,” OOIDA says. It’s unacceptable.

The medical incapacitation of a trucker is the likely cause of a January 2019 crash that killed seven people in Florida, the NTSB reports.

The FMCSA has extended its COVID-19 emergency declaration, which provides regulatory relief to truckers, through Aug. 31.

OOIDA calls on DOT to repeal ‘unnecessary’ regulations.

Legislators in four states this year have taken action to adopt rules to address concern about protests that disrupt and block traffic.

The controversial Mobile River Truck Bridge, which includes a truck-only $15 toll, has cleared another hurdle toward the finish line.

Action taken at multiple statehouses addresses the practice of lane splitting by motorcyclists attempting to bypass congestion.

A Missouri taxpayers group is challenging via a proposed referendum a fuel tax rate increase sent to the governor’s desk.

Connecticut lawmakers approve a truck tax. The action follows a failed attempt to adopt a regional transportation funding plan.

A dispute between two shipping companies has resulted in the Pennsylvania Supreme Court making no-poach contracts unenforceable.

Land Line's State Watch covers trucking bills in statehouses around the nation.

California Trucking Association, OOIDA ask Ninth Circuit for rehearing.

The Atlanta Regional Truck Parking Assessment was the beginning of a long series of events to build more truck parking spaces.

A transportation research scientist explains why studies are necessary for the end goal of more capacity.

The new highway bill includes a whopping chunk of cash specifically for more truck parking.

In May, two members of Congress introduced a bill to mandate speed limiters for large trucks and buses. OOIDA responded in opposition.

If you want to learn about becoming an owner-operator, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association wants to make it easy for you.

A survey conducted by AAA and Harvard shows people are still concerned about self-driving vehicles, especially self-driving trucks.

A recent study looking into vehicle pollution deaths in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions found that trucks are not the main problem.

Another round of plea agreements from defendants in Operation Sideswipe, a huge conspiracy in New Orleans involving staged crashes with CMVs.

OOIDA’s live internet talk show provides members with an open forum.

Former NFL player risks life to save a truck driver.

St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund’s first ever virtual benefit concert, “Highway to Hope,” raises $75,000 to help support drivers.

Organizers are preparing for an even bigger GBATS in 2021.

What started as 12 trucks has grown into a weekend-long fundraiser for Make-A-Wish Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

Trucking group holds 50-year celebration in Harrisonburg, Va.

A brand new Kenworth receives a facelift.

Reaching out to a wide spectrum of truckers.

Columnist John Bendel reflects on his two days on the job at Charles Guyon Pipe and Supply.

Something happening here, what it is ain’t exactly clear

Driving that road to nowhere

The 39th annual show is slated for July 29-31 in Hampshire, Ill.

This edition of Roses & Razzberries supplies roses to employees at a Petro in Ohio and razzberries to a pair of lawmakers with proposals targeting truckers.

Some systems help keep a truck in its lane and warn of wandering.

The new trailer retread tires may lower operation costs for certain segments.

The latest edition of Hot Stuff & Cool Services includes truck products like tires, shock absorbers and at least one bright idea.

TV mirrors and lighting violations.

Dealing with IRS tax debt.

Failure to respond.