FMCSA’s notice of proposed rulemaking for hours-of-service reform is here, and now is the time for truckers to let the agency know what they think.

Drivers gave FMCSA officials an earful on coercion, and the 30-minute rest break during an HOS listening session at The Great American Trucking Show in Dallas.

OOIDA isn’t the only group that believes the DRIVE-Safe Act has nothing to do with improving safety and is more about cheap labor for big fleets.

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association says it doesn’t want any further delays in implementing federal entry-level driver training rules.

OOIDA fought for truck drivers’ rights to due process via the Data Q program during a recent Small Business Administration’s hearing.

FMCSA's medical conflict provision should allow a trucker to get a second opinion from their own certified medical examiner. Not so in practice, says OOIDA.

The tug of war over unofficial sleep apnea recommendations to doctors continues with the FMCSA's Medical Review Board pushing back.

The Stop Underrides Act is a “nonsense” bill that would cost the trucking industry tens of billions of dollars, OOIDA leaders said.

Trucker involved in a crash they couldn't prevent will be glad to known FMCSA wants its crash preventability determination program to be permanent.

A bill that would raise insurance minimums on commercial trucks to $5 million is meeting stiff opposition from OOIDA on Capitol Hill.

A trio of states have major transportation questions on the ballots for the fall elections. Voters will be deciding revenue and funding decisions.

Governor Andrew Cuomo announces plans to provide $200 million in funding to enhance freight traffic and safety in New York state.

The Massachusetts governor is looking for stricter driver's license laws after a fatal crash in June where a seven motorcyclists were killed.

Gov. Jay Inslee is being sued by Washington state lawmakers over his use of a line item veto in the state's transportation budget.

A Florida judge has turned back a state law to do away with the Miami-Dade Expressway Authority. But the battle is not expected to be over just yet.

The Mountain Rules is a Colorado pilot program aimed to promote and improve trucker safety on mountainous portions of Interstate 70.

Here’s our early fall roundup of what governors signed into law in recent weeks and of other bills and pieces of legislation still active.

Virginia was enforcing federal HOS rules without authority. An OOIDA lawsuit has led to thousands of violations being removed from the federal database.

A contingent of OOIDA leaders met with lawmakers’ staff to talk about such issues as speed limiters and insurance during a recent visit to Washington D.C.

A ride-along with his Congressman gave OOIDA member Randy Martin a chance to tell him about his issues with the ELD mandate.

OOIDA is now accepting nominations for its board of directors. The nomination period begins Nov. 15. The election will take place in the fall of 2020.

OOIDA Board Member Danny Schnautz took his first ride in a truck when he was 2 days old. His lifetime passion for trucking hasn’t wavered much since.

The second installment of the Truck to Success class was Sept. 10-12 in Blue Springs, Mo. The OOIDA course helps drivers prepare to be owner-operators.

This fall’s elections will not generate as much attention as a year ago, but the issues before voters will be decisions that are close to home.

From a "Spanish Valley obsession" over a proposed truck stop to the latest locations (and number of spaces) being added by "The Big 3" truck stops, "The Parking Zone" is the spot for truck parking news.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration plans to reduce the fees for the Unified Carrier Registration again, this time by 12.82%.

November 11 - 15 will be Truckers for Troops week at OOIDA HQ. The annual campaign generates funds in order to send care packages to service personnel in combat zones.

The submission deadline for the 2020 OOIDA Mary Johnston Scholarship is February 1, 2020. Children, grandchildren and legal dependents of members are eligible.

The Canadian government recently announced it will invest $18.5 million in infrastructure projects at the Port of Montreal to alleviate congestion.

Will Congress vote to allow kids just out of high school to drive 40-ton trucks? If Congress says yes, they will regret it. We all will.

Instead of getting caught up in an argument about whether someone should get paid to sleep, we should focus on making sure that a driver’s time is valued.

This month in trucking history for the October 2019 issue of Land Line Magazine looks at OPEC, and an independent film about a female trucker, and more.

Managing Editor Jami Jones goes inside Bristol Motor Speedway for an inside look at how truckers help fuel Clint Bowyer and other NASCAR drivers.

OOIDA member Theresa DeSantis took home Best of Show honors in the Shell Rotella SuperRigs 2019 contest in Albert Lea, Minn., this summer.

What do Elvis, the Creature From The Black Lagoon, the Wolfman and The Mummy all have in common? These supernatural superstars all may have tried their hands (or claws) at trucking. Wendy Parker investigates.

Columnist Dave Sweetman reflects on a fellow driver's experiences hauling live pigeons, which make for pretty flighty cargo.

Land Line serves up scoops of roses and razzberries to deserving individuals, business and even government agencies for the good and bad.

Winter is just around the corner. Do you know which states require chains? Be prepared before you roll out with Land Line's annual U.S. Chain Law round up.

Land Line provides you with a comprehensive roundup of chain- and studded tire-related laws in all 10 provinces and three territories of Canada.

A company named TuSimple has emerged as the new leader in driverless truck development. At least you can get that impression from media coverage. It may or may not be the case.

Deep learning enables computers to analyze and adjust performance without human intervention. Deep learning will be key for self-driving vehicles.

Cabmate ROI, a new product from Link Manufacturing's suspension line, works to make passive dampening systems perform dynamically based on road conditions.

Contributing Editor Tom Berg got a roadside demonstration of Link ROI's Cabmate ride quality. How'd it do? Read his report.

Pilot Flying J invited Staff Writer Tyson Fisher to give a real-world test of the latest version of the truck stop chain's mobile app. Find out what he learned on his 800-mile journey.

Land Line Magazine brings you the hottest new products and cool new services tailored to make your business and life as a truck driver easier.

Bryan "Boss Man" Martin of 4 State Trucks is back with another edition of advice on how to customize trucks. This month - a 1982 Kenworth W900A.

Making the switch to a new oil? Don't neglect an oil analysis. Get more maintenance advice from Senior Technical Consultant Paul Abelson.

It's almost tax season. Get the answers to your questions about the hows and whys of income tax projections as we close out another fiscal year.

We take the practice of law very seriously. Some lawyers have forgotten their oath. Prosecutors, it’s time you wake up and smell the law. Do your duty!