Federal, News
Truck Leasing Task Force plans meetings in June, July
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Truck Leasing Task Force will resume with meetings scheduled in June and July.
Listen Now
Podcast: In our feelings – freight market sentiment
Lower freight volumes and lower spot rates have been the norm for several months now – but are better times right around the corner? Owner-operators seem to think so.
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News, OOIDA
OOIDA tour trailer stops in Ontario, Calif.
Marty Ellis is hearing drivers at the OOIDA tour trailer on his tour of California talk about how tough it’s been to make it financially.
News, State
North Carolina governor issues order on zero-emission trucks
Executive order in North Carolina billed to accelerate the state’s transition to a clean energy economy via zero-emission trucks and buses.
Business, Products & Services
TravelCenters of America names new franchise locations
TravelCenters of America has announced the locations of four franchise travel centers scheduled to open by the end of 2022.
News, State
Illinois DOT launches website on Interstate 80 reconstruction
The Illinois DOT has launched a website providing the latest info on the reconstruction of Interstate 80 in Will County.
Fuel prices, News
Less than one cent change to diesel average
The national diesel average was down three-tenths of a cent, according to an Oct. 31 ProMiles.com report. AAA reported a 1.7-cent jump.
Federal, News, OOIDA
FMCSA plans proposal on automated driving systems for 2023
FMCSA plans to publish a proposal regarding automated driving systems on commercial motor vehicles in 2023. OOIDA advises caution.
News, OOIDA, Products & Services
OOIDA prepares drivers for trucking success
Prospective owner-operators were recently given the tools to succeed in the business at OOIDA’s annual Truck to Success course.
Elections, News, State
Eight Georgia counties to decide this fall on transportation tax
November ballots in eight Georgia counties will include a question about whether to authorize or renew a transportation sales tax.
Features, OOIDA Member
Former OOIDA president Al Hannah, 82, dies at home
Al Hannah, OOIDA’s second president, has died at his Utah home. He helped truckers find their voice in the 1970s and helped create OOIDA.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA makes pitch for more hours-of-service flexibility
In recent comments, OOIDA told FMCSA that the agency should grant greater hours-of-service flexibility to all truck drivers.
