The hours-of-service final rule doesn’t go far enough, but it is a step forward.

George Floyd protests presented logistical challenges for truck drivers who were concerned for their safety while on the road.

Rep. Peter DeFazio introduced in June the INVEST in America Act, which would dedicate nearly $500 billion over five years to America’s infrastructure.

Tech company Pronto’s exemption request to extend the driving window would put drivers at risk, OOIDA said in formal comments to FMCSA.

Despite opposition from OOIDA and others, FMCSA granted a motion picture group’s request for an exemption to a pre-employment full query.

FMCSA released guidance that allows it to conduct compliance reviews without an on-site visit during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association asked Congress for $9 billion in federal relief funding. But did they really need it?

Voters in cities around the country cast ballots this spring on issues that included additional funding for transportation purposes.

Policing for profit is a concern in multiple statehouses as legislatures are taking steps to end the practice of police going on ticket-writing sprees.

Legislatures throughout the country continue to work and issues that affect professional trucker drivers’ daily business are on agendas.

Truckers will lose roughly 80 parking spaces as Wyoming closes 10 rest areas because of revenue shortfalls from COVID-19, WYDOT says.

A Wyoming state legislative panel is looking at many proposals to address transportation issues that include funding and road safety.

Tolls in New Jersey will increase by as much as 40% in September.

Congress to consider two bills that directly address truck parking

OOIDA sent a letter to members of Congress in May that outlined what steps lawmakers need to take in order to provide relief to truck drivers.

OOIDA filed an amicus brief to the Ninth Circuit in support of the California Trucking Association’s lawsuit against California’s worker classification law.

After the COVID-19 pandemic exposed issues with broker transparency, OOIDA pushed for change.

FMCSA granted a waiver that will eliminate some of the burdens for employers wanting to rehire truckers who were recently laid off or furloughed.

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is showing its support for a proposal to adjust the meal allowance to Canadian truck drivers.

Land Line Magazine is holding a Trucking in America poster contest for kids. Crack out the crayons and markers and show the truckers some love.

FMCSA extended its emergency declaration that provides relief from hours-of-service regulations until July 14. The waiver was initially granted in March.

As of press time, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance planned to push forward with its Operation Safe Driver enforcement campaign in July.

About 2.1 million additional facemasks were distributed to truck drivers and other commercial motor vehicle workers in June.

In an effort to help America’s truckers stay healthy and safe, the CDC has compiled an online resource with “need-to-know” info for drivers and employers.

FMCSA approved one motor carrier’s request for an hours-of-service exemption and denied another’s request, according to a pair of notices in May.

April’s Freight Transportation Services Index had the largest drop since the Great Recession. Meanwhile, truck tonnage saw its largest monthly drop ever.

ATRI released this year's top research priorities, which include VMT taxes, insurance costs, the role of owner-operators in the supply chain and more.

OOIDA Board Member Doug Smith discusses his career in trucking and why he joined the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association.

Interactive virtual games allow truckers to enjoy family time while on the road.

The COVID-19 pandemic forced most of the truck shows to cancel or move to a virtual format in 2020. GBATS, scheduled for September, is still on.

Getting into the trucking business was easy for Charlie. This edition of Memory Lane, however, shares the story of it being much more difficult to get out.

The seventh annual TravelCenters of America’s Citizen Driver 2020 results were announced live on the Dave Nemo radio show June 9. Meet the winners.

Each and every one of the many trucks and trailers in owner Truett Novosad’s fleet catch attention immediately due to the edgy modifications and paint designs.

The Association offers a rolling resource to drivers

In Dave Sweetman’s latest edition of Dashboard Confidential, he says that truckers perform an essential job that often went unnoticed before the pandemic.

As folks ease back out into the world, it’s become clear the pandemic has changed everything as we know it, including exemption requests to the FMCSA.

In this edition of Roses and Razzberries, Terry Scruton gives roses to NASCAR driver Clint Bowyer and Razzberries to author Stephen King.

Technology has made parking your truck easier. Check out this list of the some of the best truck parking apps for your smartphone or tablet.

Documents could be needed for audits, tax purposes

A retractable daycab, a foldable lunchbox and a new way to keep cool in the summertime heat are some of the products you can learn about in Hot Stuff and Cool Services.

In this installment of Maintenance Q&A, a reader kept replacing parts without testing them to determine whether they were defective.

A client hired an attorney for several alcohol violations and thought he was in the clear until he received a disqualification notice. What happened?

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world we know it in many ways. Howard Abrams provides some tax tips during this time of crisis.