Flood emergency provides overweight allowance
Emergency relief for overweight loads remains necessary in Missouri following severe weather. A previous declaration has been extended.
By Land Line Media | May 08, 2025
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News, State
Missouri moves closer to towing reform
Bills to establish basic consumer protections from predatory towing for truck drivers and others advance at the Missouri statehouse.
By Keith Goble | May 08, 2025
Federal, News
Aurora deployment prompts questions about warning device regulation
On April 27, Aurora Innovation deployed its first driverless truck on a public highway. How is the company complying with an FMCSA regulation?
By Mark Schremmer | May 08, 2025
News, State, Crime & Courts
Another nail in the coffin for Advanced Clean Fleets
After failing to get federal approval, CARB will officially terminate a rule that required fleets to phase out diesel trucks.
By Tyson Fisher | May 08, 2025
Opinion
English proficiency: A matter of life and death
English proficiency regulations are there for one reason: safety. OOIDA’s Todd Spencer explains what happens when truckers aren’t in compliance.
By Todd Spencer | May 07, 2025
News, Fuel prices
Energy Information Administration points to trade policy, production in latest outlook
The Energy Information Administration’s May short-term energy outlook was completed prior to policies that could have an impact.
By SJ Munoz | May 07, 2025
Federal, News
Veterans Transition to Trucking Act introduced in Senate
A bipartisan bill introduced in the Senate aims to make trucking apprenticeship programs more accessible to military veterans.
By Mark Schremmer | May 07, 2025
News, State
Fourth state takes action to address license plate flippers
Number plate flipping devices, or license plate flippers, continue to draw attention at statehouses across the country.
By Keith Goble | May 07, 2025
News, State
Commercial vehicle traffic eliminated at U.S.-Mexico border crossing
Texas officials announce commercial vehicle traffic will be eliminated at this southern border crossing. Find out why they made the decision.
By Ryan Witkowski | May 07, 2025
News
OOIDA offers DOT recommendations on how to reduce regulations, improve safety
The U.S. DOT asked the public to identify regulations that could be modified or repealed. OOIDA submitted a list of recommendations.
By Mark Schremmer | May 06, 2025
News, State
Nevada minimum liability insurance bill prompts OOIDA Call to Action
A Nevada Assembly committee is scheduled to discuss a bill that is described as a threat to the state’s small-business trucking operations.
By Jami Jones | May 06, 2025
News, State
Fuel emergency issued in Nebraska
Fuel demand remains high while haulers are traveling farther and waiting longer at terminals, creating emergency situations.
By Land Line Media | May 06, 2025
News, State
Lake Marion project includes the replacement of four bridges
A Lake Marion bridge replacement project in South Carolina received $175 million in federal funding to replace aging structures.
By Land Line Media | May 06, 2025
Uncategorized
St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund names new leader
The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund has a new executive director. The organization helps truckers and their family members.
By Land Line Media | May 06, 2025
News
Independent contractor rule enforcement put on hold
President Donald Trump’s Department of Labor won’t enforce the current independent contractor rule. What does that mean for truck drivers?
By Tyson Fisher | May 05, 2025
Federal, News
Thousands of truckers have until Saturday, May 10 to get new DOT physical
Thousands of truck drivers, who received their DOT physical in Houston, are in danger of having their CDL downgraded.
By Mark Schremmer | May 05, 2025
News
ATHS convention set for June 5-7
ATHS is holding its national convention and truck show in Madison, Wis., this year. Don’t miss the early registration period.
By Land Line Media | May 05, 2025
News
Tariff suspension boosts truck driver demand for another month
More truck drivers entered the market in April, likely a reaction to a 90-day pause on tariffs, but will U.S. economic resiliency persist?
By Tyson Fisher | May 05, 2025
State, News
Fuel emergency declared
A fuel emergency covering more than 100 counties in Kansas has been issued to provide regulatory relief for certain carriers.
By Land Line Media | May 05, 2025
News, State
Predatory towing is focus of new Arkansas law
Arkansas enacts towing reforms that are intended to end predatory towing and excessive pricing for commercial and personal vehicles.
By Keith Goble | May 02, 2025
Federal, News
Unnecessary regulation? It’s your chance to tell the DOT
Truck drivers often vent about the amount of regulations they must follow and how many of them do nothing to improve highway safety.
By Mark Schremmer | May 02, 2025
Federal, News, Safety & Security
Rep says federal government ‘needs to be a better partner’ in fighting cargo theft
What can the federal government do to help stop cargo theft? Find out what industry stakeholders say can be done to stop the rise in crime.
By Ryan Witkowski | May 02, 2025
News
Memorial Bridge needs urgent assessment, officials say
The Memorial Bridge, connecting New Hampshire to Maine over the Piscataqua River, was the focus of a recent letter to FHWA.
By SJ Munoz | May 02, 2025
News, State
Left lane, passing rule revisions a topic at statehouses
Left lane use for large trucks and motorists is under review in legislation at statehouses from Louisiana to Missouri.
By Keith Goble | May 02, 2025
News
English proficiency voted into out-of-service criteria by CVSA
CVSA has made big moves to enhance enforcement of the English-proficiency standard on truck drivers, going beyond out-of-service criteria.
By Jami Jones | May 01, 2025