News
DRIVE Act speeds up while speed limiter proposal slows down?
The DRIVE Act is gaining support as rumblings build that FMCSA’s speed limiter proposal may not be released in 2024.
Listen Now
Podcast: Truckers on board discuss driver training, fraud, EVs and more
What needs to be done to improve driver training? It was one of several topics – including fraud, EVs and more – discussed by OOIDA’s Board.
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Business, Products & Services
Werner acquires Indiana’s Baylor Trucking
With the acquisition of Baylor Trucking, Werner has added 200 trucks to its fleet. However, the Baylor name isn’t going away at this point.
Federal, News
Cross-border freight down in July
Cross-border freight hauled by trucks dropped in July compared to the previous month, but remains up compared to the previous year.
Fuel prices, News
Average diesel price hits lowest mark since February
Diesel is as low as it’s been since the end of February, according to the latest report from the Energy Information Administration.
Features, News
Transition Trucking announces 2022 semifinalists
Transition Trucking will welcome all 11 semifinalists to Washington, D.C., for the announcement of the Driving for Excellence award winner.
News, State, Truck Parking
Delaware law boosts fine for illegal residential truck parking
A new Delaware law authorizes significant fines for illegal truck parking in residential areas throughout the state.
Features, News, OOIDA Member
OOIDA life member Dave Sweetman humbled by Road Warrior selection
Dave Sweetman, an OOIDA life member and Land Line Magazine contributor, was named the 2022 Pilot Flying J Road Warrior.
Business, Products & Services
Load board celebrates 10-4 Day with CB handle generator
Celebrating 10-4 Day isn’t as widespread as it was once upon a time, but Truckstop.com offers a CB handle generator to commemorate the day.
Business, Products & Services
Western Kansas Wildlife Center offers a unique draw to truck stop
The Western Kansas Wildlife Center helps the Mitten Inc. truck stop in Oakley, Kan., retain its identity and independence as a TA franchise.
News, State
New Michigan laws fund patrols on rural roads
A bill package signed into law in Michigan boosts funding for police patrols on rural roads throughout the state.
Federal, News, Truck Parking
Buttigieg: ‘We owe our truckers a safe place to rest’
The nation’s lack of truck parking isn’t a problem confined to the trucking industry, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says.
