Federal, News
Divided underride committee to draft recommendations for NHTSA
A committee that was created to provide recommendations on how to reduce the number of underride crashes held its final meeting on Wednesday, May 22.
Listen Now
Podcast: Bill targets rampant fraud in trucking
Bryce Mongeon of OOIDA explains how a measure in the U.S. House would give FMCSA more power to crack down on fraud that targets truckers.
The Latest
Opinion
Who is your ELD talking to?
Even though ELDs haven’t decreased crashes, there are too many nefarious uses of the device that big biz will fight against ending the mandate.
Business
Saia LTL Freight opens terminal in Lafayette, Ind.
Saia LTL Freight opens its 11th terminal this year. This one is in Lafayette, Ind., the home of Wabash National trailers.
Federal, News
UPS receives five-year renewal on ELD exemption
FMCSA has provisionally renewed the United Parcel Service’s exemption from various provisions in the ELD mandate.
News, State
Pennsylvania bill would set up grant program for vehicle snow and ice scrapers
The Pennsylvania lawmaker behind a new rule on removing snow and ice on vehicles wants a grant program to install scrapers across the state.
Business, News, OOIDA, Products & Services
OOIDA releases September freight market update
A freight market update, released by the OOIDA Foundation, showed spot rates continue to normalize, while volume and employment are strong.
News
Cross-border freight increases in August
Cross-border freight hauled by trucks increased in August compared to the previous month and remains up compared to the previous year.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA asks members to oppose electronic IDs
OOIDA says that FMCSA’s notice regarding electronic IDs on trucks triggers red flags regarding privacy and cost.
Federal, News
Why do drivers speed? NHTSA wants to know
As part of its effort to reduce speeding, NHTSA plans to conduct a survey looking at the reasons people choose to speed.
Elections, News, State
Uncertainty for Florida county’s transportation tax vote
Despite court ruling, Nov. 8 ballot in Hillsborough County, Fla, will include question about additional transportation funding.
Fuel prices, News
Fuel prices top issue within trucking industry
Fuel prices, a “driver shortage” and truck parking are among the most critical issues in the trucking industry, according to an ATRI report.
