Although the Trucking Action Plan addresses driver pay and truck parking, it doesn’t guarantee the problems will be fixed in immediate future.

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) was passed 84 years ago. For all that time, truckers have been exempt from the overtime requirement.

Attending MATS in March, FMCSA acting Administrator Robin Hutcheson said it was an opportunity to hear directly from truck drivers.

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is warning the EPA about how the Cleaner Trucks Initiative will affect small business trucking companies.

A rule that made it easier for workers to be classified as independent contractors was reinstated by a U.S. district court.

Werner filed the exemption request in August, citing a “historic driver shortage” as part of the reasoning.

OOIDA says the FMCSA needs to rename the National Consumer Complaint Database, which is an outlet for truckers to report coercion.

Eliminating the motor carrier overtime exemption and expanding truck parking are among the DOT’s supply chain recommendations.

NHTSA’s final fatal vehicle crash numbers for 2020 confirmed that overall crashes were up while truck crashes were down.

NHTSA’s rule marks a first for federal regulatory action adjusting old standards with new standards that relate to automated vehicles.

The Coalition Against Bigger Trucks, which includes OOIDA, says larger trucks would worsen the driver retention problem.

Governors in three states have taken action to provide a fuel tax holiday for at least certain drivers. Action pursued elsewhere.

New Mexico bill to limit left lane use for trucks is vetoed, and a Virginia truck lane bill awaits action by the governor.

OOIDA, WTA welcome action taken in Washington state to address rest areas and restroom access at ports.

Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka says the problem with the supply chain isn’t because of a truck driver shortage.

The appropriations bill signed by President Joe Biden in March extended I-27 in Texas, which also has two other new interstates being built.

Texas and 14 other Republican-led states are trying to put a stop to President Joe Biden’s stricter greenhouse gas emission standards.

From coast to coast, Alabama to Utah, ticketing abuse to access to bathrooms. Here's your State Watch for May 2022.

Record-breaking fuel prices have caused many truckers and trucking companies to adjust the way they conduct day-to-day operations.

FMCSA will no longer require drivers to submit a “duplicative” list of traffic convictions to their employers.

Changes to FMCSA’s hours of service that have been in effect for going on two years are being examined by the U.S. Court of Appeals.

FMCSA is considering more rulemakings for the truckers of today while paving the way for the driverless trucks of tomorrow.

Staff from HBO’s “Last Week Tonight” spoke with OOIDA several times before taking aim at trucking’s unfair practices in an April 3 episode.

OOIDA President Todd Spencer, a former truck driver, explained the inequities in the supply chain during a virtual forum.

Are companies offering help to truck drivers with their biennial updates worth the expense?

The Vehicle Inventory and Use Survey is back after 20 years. The data from it could provide greater insight into the truck parking crisis.

Cummins diversifies its offerings with the acquisition of Jacobs Vehicle Systems and Meritor Inc.

Unfortunately, the infrastructure bill won't fix everything. See ATA's list of worst bottlenecks in the nation.

In case you haven’t read it, you’ll be pleased to learn that driver turnover is a good thing. Well, that’s according to the ATA.

Although some publications reported a surge in Clearinghouse drug test violations, the numbers can be misleading.

Remember the good old days, when trucking was well regarded and truck drivers were considered knights of the road?

More than 58,000 people attended the Mid-America Trucking Show’s 50th anniversary event this past March.

The Mid-America Trucking Show celebrated 50 years in 2022. As part of the festivities, MATS announced a newly created Wall of Fame.

OOIDA members had a chance to hear some areas where the Association has succeeded and what its leaders plan to address at MATS 2022.

The OOIDA Foundation provided a condensed version of the Truck to Success training program at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky.

According to an industry insider, veterans could be the key to solving some of the hiring and retention issues facing the trucking industry.

Women in Trucking named its 2022 Driver of the Year during the Salute to Women Behind the Wheel event at MATS 2022.

Truck driver Gerald “Andy” Wright, 49, of Jacksonville, Ill., saw a smoking SUV alongside a road and knew exactly what to do.

Christopher Lloyd, a driver for Eagan, Minn.-based Airline Transportation Specialists Inc., was named TCA Highway Angel of the Year.

Tralo’s KW T660 boasts an aerodynamic style, and you won’t find a smoother or less cluttered version.

There has been no lack of issues to discuss at the OOIDA tour trailer as driver Marty Ellis has visited truck stops across the nation.

Bill Fries – perhaps better known to most of us C.W. McCall – died on April 1. He was 93 years old.

This edition of Dashboard Confidential shares the story of a colorful character named Winky and proves that you can’t make this stuff up.

This month in trucking history includes OOIDA Executive Vice President Lewie Pugh testifying in front of a Senate subcommittee last year.

Spiders and bees and moths. Oh my! Journey into a roadway reality that sounds more like an apocalyptic tale of insect overlords.

FoodLogistics.com recently revealed the recipients of this year’s Rock Stars of the Supply Chain. One recipient is an OOIDA life member.

Students in kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to use their creativity and talent to promote safe traveling around large trucks and buses.

Super Trucks, which began in 2009, is a government program designed to improve efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.

Alcoa Wheels says its new wheel covers improve fuel efficiency by pushing air away from the tire/wheel assemblies and the entire vehicle.

Decreasing the amount of office work for truck drivers is the idea behind the latest dispatch service launched by Phoenix-based Trucker Path.

A new in-cab navigation tablet has been released by Rand McNally. The tablet is said to be designed with truck drivers in mind.

Cummins diversifies its offerings with the acquisition of Jacobs Vehicle Systems and Meritor Inc.

Unfortunately, the infrastructure bill won't fix everything. See ATA's list of worst bottlenecks in the nation.

Preliminary data for North American Class 8 truck showed 21,000 units sold in February. However, there's more to the story than just the numbers.

With the warming temperatures comes potential A/C issues. Here's how you can keep your cooling unit in working order.

Road Law takes a look at some of the more serious criminal issues and explain what your should do in each scenario.

FAQs are covered in the latest edition of Trucking & Taxes with Barry G. Fowler, founder of Taxation Solutions in Houston, Texas.

Rigs Without Cigs provides resources to truckers to help them quit smoking through three different methods. Participants must have an active Class A CDL and be a United States resident.