Truckers have through June 20 to provide NHTSA information on the effectiveness of side underride guards and whether a mandate is needed.

If Congress wants to improve the supply chain, then it needs to advocate for measures that will benefit the nation’s truck drivers.

Members of Congress have joined the fight to prevent the FMCSA from mandating speed limiters on commercial motor vehicles.

The trucking industry is not ready for electric vehicles. That was OOIDA’s message to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Truck drivers want more flexibility within the hours of service. And one by one, truckers are letting the federal government know it.

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

An issue that continues to receive attention at statehouses around the country is fuel tax collection from motorists and truckers.

Legislation enacted and pursued at statehouses across the country totals nearly $30 billion for transportation and infrastructure work.

California is moving ahead with new regulations that require half of all new heavy-duty vehicles to be electric by 2035.

Iowa and South Carolina are two states where lawmakers have zeroed in on containing big verdicts from lawsuits involving crashes with heavy-duty trucks.

A new left lane traffic rule in New Mexico viewed as misguided by professional drivers keeps trucks to the right on interstate highways.

This edition of The Parking Zone is full of good truck parking news, from state DOTs taking action to cities giving the thumbs up to new truck stops.

A class action lawsuit claims that Old Dominion collected and stored biometric data without the consent of truck drivers.

Colorado became the eighth state to have adopted Advanced Clean Trucks rules to push the trucking industry to embrace zero-emission trucks.

There’s a lot of chatter about autonomous vehicles, but what are the true costs of self-driving cars and trucks?

Arizona prosecutors returned $39,500 seized from a small-business trucking company owner who had hoped to spend the cash to buy a truck at auction.

In May, the United States ended its vaccination requirements for non-U.S. travelers entering the country at the Canada or Mexico borders.

In addition to informing truck drivers about industry issues, OOIDA does its best to get the message to the general public.

At OOIDA’s Spring Board of Directors Meeting in May, President Todd Spencer highlighted some of the Association’s recent efforts.

As part of its spring meeting, OOIDA recognized longtime board member Bob Esler with the Association’s lifetime achievement award.

Preventing drowsy driving in the trucking industry is a frequent conversation. But what about those passenger vehicle drivers?

A new survey says that more than 75% of truckers indicated they would never add an electric truck to their fleet.

For years, OOIDA has spoken out about predatory lease-purchase agreements in trucking. FMCSA’s new task force aims to do something about it.

Ontario and Quebec have already mandated speed limiters on commercial motor vehicles. Will British Columbia be the next province to do it?

Hours-of-service compliance has increased since the start of the ELD mandate. But wasn’t this supposed to be all about safety?

ATA’s solution to the truck driver compensation problem is to lower the driving age to 18. Instead, lowering the age would drive down wages.

One trucking family is passing the lessons of the past onto the next generation. Here’s what they hope isn’t lost on the new generation of truckers.

The 2023 winners of OOIDA’s Mary Johnston Scholarship were recently announced. This year’s $2,000 recipient was Tadan Alvarado.

OOIDA alternate Board Member Craig DeReu grew up around trucks and trains. The former became his livelihood, the other provides an outlet.

July is set to be another busy month of truck shows with the Walcott Truckers Jamboree, Rigs at the Run, Top Gun Shootout and more.

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.

ROSES for the 2023 Citizen Driver honorees and a “Jeopardy!” contestant. RAZZBERRIES to a Massachusetts driving school fraud scheme.

This edition of Trucking History includes the Federal Aid Highway Act, a documentary film about long-haul truck drivers and more.

In this edition of Slight Detour, Land Line’s Ryan Witkowski takes a look at a few of the surprises truck drivers have encountered.

Truck show season heats up in summer. Marty Ellis plans to haul the OOIDA tour trailer to as many as he can to connect with truck drivers.

In this edition of Dashboard Confidential, columnist Dave Sweetman shares a tale of how he remained polite during a disagreement with a foreman.

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

This edition of Maintenance Q&A addresses the role proper maintenance plays in regards to achieving maximum fuel efficiency.

In March, Mack Trucks Inc. introduced electric versions of its diesel MD Class 6 and 7 series. They are designed for local hauling.

Two Paccar truck brands say they have zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks coming soon – Kenworth in 2024 and Peterbilt in 2025.

I-Torque recently won the annual Technology Achievement Award presented by a group of American and Canadian truck writers.

This edition of Trucking & Taxes reminds you that it’s never too late or too often to discuss saving money on taxes.

This edition of Road Law takes a look at repeat offenses and how they can negatively affect your insurance rating and employment.