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, 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.
Features
Public voting now open for Transition Trucking award
Public voting has opened for the Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award. Votes can be cast through Nov. 11.
Business, News
Iowa’s Ruan acquires Michigan regional carrier
Iowa’s Ruan has bought Nationwide Truck Brokers, a Michigan dedicated carrier. Its name remains, but its trucks are getting upgraded.
News, State
Missouri extends overwidth permit for hay hauling
The Missouri Department of Transportation is extending the special overwidth hauling permit for hay at no cost through Dec. 1.
Crime & Courts, News
Midwest meat marauders thwarted as police arrest three men
Three men have been arrested in connection to a multistate crime spree involving $9 million in stolen meat and 45 thefts in six states.
Federal, News
FMCSA extends emergency for Florida, South Carolina
A regional emergency issued on Sept. 28 for eight states affected by Hurricane Ian has been extended in Florida and South Carolina.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA: Medical Examiner Handbook draft unfit for publication
The latest draft of the Medical Examiner Handbook has “critical shortcomings” that make it unfit for publication, OOIDA says.
