Industry of dreams? If you build it, truckers will come.

Questions as to whether or not the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration should grant drivers more flexibility remain as exemption extensions.

Legislation that would amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 has been introduced. If passed, the bill would ensure truckers are compensated fairly.

FMCSA announced the first Women of Trucking Advisory Board. This 16-member board was mandated by Congress through the infrastructure package that was passed in 2021.

Dozens of truck drivers filed formal opposition to a request that would allow carriers to report hair testing results to the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

The truck parking bill would not add costs, a review from the Congressional Budget Office found.

The latest draft of the Medical Examiner Handbook was released in August. OOIDA wants more time to review the 122-page document.

OOIDA believes the best way to improve safety in trucking is to make sure a well-trained driver is in the seat.

A trucking group fires back after NYC cracks down on illegal truck parking. The mayor says the city isn’t going after the industry.

A new lane closure notification system to enhance traffic safety in Florida is the first such system to be implemented in North America.

Maryland goes statewide with a revised CDL skills test. The biggest changes are to the pre-trip inspection portion of the exam.

Ohio and Kentucky have submitted another federal funding application to support the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project.

This edition of State Watch is the October review of bills you found of interest, including those in Delaware, Louisiana and Pennsylvania.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit took the side of the truck driver in a pair of cases in August.

After months of anticipation, the injunction blocking California’s AB5 from being enforced on motor carriers has ended.

A long-fought battle near Ramsay, Mont., comes to an end, more than 100 truck parking spaces in Pennsylvania and more.

Former FMCSA acting administrator Jim Mullen left his job at TuSimple amid an investor lawsuit filed against the company.

A factoring company’s sudden closure affected nearly 350 carriers. With the future of their businesses in jeopardy, OOIDA was there to help.

The OOIDA Mary Johnston Scholarship is given annually to the children, grandchildren and legal dependents of OOIDA members.

Driver training rule shouldn’t be marred by exemptions.

Ford, General Motors request steering wheel exemption.

Breanne Rohloff never envisioned being part of a team that drives for NASA. She’s grateful and humbled when thinking of her journey.

For many men, developing breast cancer never crosses their mind. One retired trucker shares his fight against the disease.

With over four decades and four million incident-free miles, OOIDA life member receives CVSA award for her commitment to safety.

Yesterday’s Memories and Truck Museum in Sanborn, Iowa, features a collection of more than 300 trucks, military uniforms and more.

Meet the truckers who got caught on the lot at Chrome Shop Mafia HQ in Joplin, Mo.

Drivers have seen a lot this year that is scarier than Halloween monsters. Marty Ellis has heard about it driving the OOIDA tour trailer.

An OOIDA member’s photograph makes the cover of Land Line Magazine. The story behind the remarkable image.

This edition of Dashboard Confidential explains that listening and respecting truck drivers also may be best for business.

This edition of Trucking History includes the creation of the U.S. Department of Transportation, Ray Martinez stepping down and more.

This edition of Slight Detour takes a look at cargo spills, especially the tasty ones

ROSES for several selfless truckers who went above the call of duty, while RAZZBERRIES go to one company for its hazmat violations.

OOIDA’s Truck to Success three-day course returns in October with a curriculum aimed at helping prospective owner-operators.

Election season is here, and the opportunity to shape outcomes that matter to you and your business come along with it.

The upcoming midterm elections offer the most opportunity to weigh-in on races and issues at federal, state and local levels of government.

The 2022 midterm elections are going to come down to the wire. OOIDA’s Collin Long says truckers can’t afford to skip voting.

OOIDA offers resources that provide essential information for truck drivers to be informed about issues of importance.

Voter registration is the first step to making sure your voice is heard on important issues and races for all levels of government.

Absentee voting provides professional drivers a must-have means to ensure your voice is heard back home on Election Day.

Voting resources are available that are more focused on providing essential information than trying to influence your vote.

Voters in states and counties across the country soon will make decisions on transportation funding questions.

Western Star unveils its new 57X Aero road tractor, the most fuel-efficient truck with the Western Star nameplate according to the OEM.

There’s something worse than paying taxes, and that is not paying them. Be smart about how to approach it, and get help as needed.

This edition of Road Law discusses DUI cases and explains what “actual physical control” means.

Looking for a quality doctor to conduct your DOT physical? OOIDA offers peer reviews of certified medical examiners.

With winter driving upon us, Land Line gives truckers an annual update on tire chain laws in each state.

Driving north of the border during this winter season? Land Line presents its annual list of Canadian tire chain laws.