OOIDA Board of Director nominations sought
OOIDA Board Nomination season is in full swing. Now is the time to step up and help shape the future of trucking.
By Land Line Media | December 01, 2025
Category: Trucking Business Articles
Trucking officials set minimum for LED lights
Only 15% of working diodes would still emit enough LED light to be seen from behind a trailer or truck and thus remain legal.
By Tom Berg | December 01, 2025
Complaints about LED headlights are common, but are they accurate?
The growing complaints over LED headlight glare, may have just been stuck a huge blow. IIHS took a look into LEDs and highway glare.
By Tyson Fisher | December 01, 2025
Freight market taking hits from all sides
Fueled by uncertainty over tariffs and rising operational costs, the freight market rebound is still months, at least, away.
By SJ Munoz | December 01, 2025
Runnin’ on stolen diesel
Smile, you’ve been caught on camera. Surveillance captured footage of diesel thieves at a fuel station in Berks County, Pa.
By Land Line Media | December 01, 2025
Trucking & Taxes – December 2025/January 2026
Using some of these ideas and a proactive approach, you can make the most of the financial benefits that come with being an owner-operator.
By Barry Fowler | December 01, 2025
Road Law – December 2025/January 2026
The attorneys at Road Law discuss court dates and other pending legal matters. Procrastination is not an option.
By Jeff McConnell and James Mennella | December 01, 2025
Truckers again responsible for demurrage, detention fees
Motor carriers are once again responsible for demurrage and detention fees. This change ends a brief break that lasted just over a year.
By Tyson Fisher | December 01, 2025
Uncertainty raises questions about 2027 diesel specs
There are more questions than answers about how 2027-model diesel engines will be set up. But relaxed regulations are expected.
By Tom Berg | December 01, 2025
The new highway robbery
Cargo theft can be detrimental to a small trucking business. OOIDA tells lawmakers how to best protect owner-operators from fraud.
By Ryan Witkowski | December 01, 2025
Mack Pioneer’s a gentle bulldog
The long-nose Mack Pioneer replaces the Anthem in the over-the-road highway segment. The truck is loaded with features.
By Tom Berg | November 01, 2025
Freight market remains weak as tariffs take effect
Significant hurdles remain in the freight market. Economic pressure from tariffs is building, according to a recent report.
By SJ Munoz | November 01, 2025
Trucking & Taxes – November 2025
If you haven’t filed your taxes, you could either face penalties or miss out on refunds. Find out what you need to do.
By Barry Fowler | November 01, 2025
Road Law – November 2025
Of course, every truck driver would like his or traffic ticket dismissed. But sometimes, Road Laws says a lesser charge serves as a win.
By Jeff McConnell and James Mennella | November 01, 2025
Cost remains huge sticking point for electric trucks
Purchasing an electric truck today costs more than it did five years ago. A new study explores some of the reasons that may be.
By Tyson Fisher | November 01, 2025
Ninth Circuit to decide overtime dispute
For decades, interstate truck drivers have been exempt from overtime rules. Intrastate truck drivers aren’t included in the exemption.
By Tyson Fisher | November 01, 2025
2025 guide to U.S. and Canadian chain laws
Keep this guide to chain laws on-hand for driving in winter weather in the U.S. and Canada.
By Land Line Media | October 01, 2025
Trucking & Taxes – October 2025
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes more than 400 pages dedicated to tax provisions. What do truckers need to know?
By Barry Fowler | October 01, 2025
What does Tesla verdict mean for future of autonomous vehicles?
Tesla was recently held liable for a 2019 crash in Florida. What does it mean for how courts will view autonomous technology?
By Tyson Fisher | October 01, 2025
Road Law – October 2025
It is becoming increasingly common for court clerk’s offices to be understaffed. Road Law explains the major problems that can cause.
By Jeff McConnell and James Mennella | October 01, 2025
Freight report suggests recession will continue into 2026
The trucking industry has been suffering through a freight recession since early 2022. Signs suggest that the recession will remain into 2026.
By SJ Munoz | October 01, 2025
Many truck parts fail earlier than expected, fleet managers say
Recent survey results inform us which truck parts fail the most often and which ones are surprisingly resilient.
By Tom Berg | October 01, 2025
OOIDA program offers assistance to prospective students
Children, grandchildren and legal dependents of OOIDA members are eligible to apply for the OOIDA Mary Johnston Scholarship.
By Land Line Media | October 01, 2025
Fuel surcharge critical to trucking operations
A fuel surcharge is critical to certain trucking operations, particularly when the fuel market becomes unpredictable.
By Land Line Media | August 14, 2025
Truck To Success instructs on drug and alcohol testing for owner-operators
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association’s Truck To Success course teaches about drug and alcohol testing for owner-operators.
By Erin Wisdom-Watson | August 14, 2025