News, Safety & Security
Higher truck driver pay linked to fewer crashes
A researcher’s body of work has quantified what truckers have intuitively known for decades: Better truck driver pay will lead to safer highways.
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Podcast: Efforts designed to combat highway protests
A handful of states are considering measures that are meant to deter protesters from exercising their First Amendment rights on highways.
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News, State
Michigan Legislature approves bill package to fund patrols on rural roads
The Michigan Legislature has approved a bill package to boost funding for police patrols on rural roads throughout the state.
News, State
Hurricane Ian prompts state of emergency
Hurricane Ian is expected to hit Florida within the next 24 hours. Federal and state authorities have issued emergency orders.
Federal, News
House committee to examine effects of infrastructure law
This week, the House T&I Committee will examine the effect of last year’s massive infrastructure legislation.
Fuel prices, News
Diesel price decline hits third consecutive weeks
The national average price for a gallon of diesel has dropped each week in September. It is now $4.889, according to EIA’s latest report.
News, State
Large Indiana rest area closed through October
The Greenfield rest areas in Indiana are closed for renovations until Oct. 31, temporarily eliminating more than 200 truck parking spaces.
OOIDA, OOIDA Member
OOIDA tour trailer heads to Beto Junction, Kan.
Fresh from seeing the wildlife display at the Mittens TA in Oakley, Kan., Marty Ellis takes the OOIDA tour trailer to Beto Junction, Kan.
COVID-19, Federal, News
OOIDA calls for end to U.S. vaccine mandate
Canada is ending its COVID-19 vaccine requirement for those traveling into the country. OOIDA says the United States should do the same.
News, OOIDA, State
OOIDA to focus on Commerce Clause in AB5 lawsuit
AB5’s first round of courtroom battles focused on F4A. Now, OOIDA and the California Trucking Association turn to the Commerce Clause.
News, State
Massachusetts governor hits pause button on bill that includes rule for side underride guards
The Massachusetts governor has returned to the statehouse a transportation safety bill that includes a mandate for side underride guards for certain trucks.
Business, Equipment
Navistar recalls International trucks for connecting rod problem
Navistar has issued a recall for 2018-20 International trucks that might have a connecting rod problem. There’s a software fix.