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.
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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.
Federal, News
Department of Labor extends worker classification comment period
The U.S. Department of Labor is providing the public an additional 15 days to comment on its worker classification proposal.
Federal, News
Women of Trucking Advisory Board to have first meeting Nov. 9
Next month, the Women of Trucking Advisory Board will have its first formal opportunity to inform the FMCSA about the challenges females face in the industry.
Fuel prices, News
ProMiles.com report says national diesel average up 16 cents
The national diesel average was up 16 cents to $5.362, according to an Oct. 24 ProMiles.com report, while AAA reported a 4-cent increase.
News, OOIDA
Santa Nella, Calif., is the next OOIDA tour trailer stop
Marty Ellis continues his California tour with the OOIDA tour trailer, stopping in Santa Nella, across from Pea Soup Anderson’s.
