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.
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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, State
Oklahoma law authorizes autonomous vehicles
Oklahoma is the latest state to permit the use of fully autonomous vehicles on state roadways. The rule also applies to commercial vehicle operators.
Features, News, OOIDA Member
Drivers honored with trucking award
With a combined 95 years of experience and over eight million accident-free miles, two drivers receive award for trucking excellence. The prize is pretty sweet.
News, OOIDA, State
OOIDA talks safety at Washington Trucking Association conference
Taking part in the Washington Trucking Association’s 2022 Fall Safety Conference, OOIDA discussed safety from a truck driver’s perspective.
News, State
Maryland DOT surveying public on bridge project
Maryland’s Department of Transportation is seeking input from the public on its Triple Bridges Project at the I-695 and I-70 interchange.
Equipment, News
Paccar recalling thousands of trucks over instrument panel issue
Paccar is recalling tens of thousands of Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks due to an issue with the instrument panel.
OOIDA, Truck Shows
OOIDA tour trailer stops at Livingston, Calif.
Marty Ellis has parked the OOIDA tour trailer at the TA in Livingston, Calif. Later he heads to Santa Nella and then Wheeler Ridge.
News, State, Tolls
Pennsylvania lawmakers pursue turnpike toll collection fix
Two Pennsylvania state lawmakers are getting the ball rolling in pursuit of collecting millions in unpaid turnpike tolls.
Crime & Courts, News
BNSF to pay more than $200M for trucker biometric violation
A federal jury has awarded a class of truckers more than $200 million after finding BNSF Railway violated Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act.
Business, News, Products & Services, State
Love’s opens 600th location
Love’s Travel Stops has opened a new location in Perry, Okla. The newest location – which features 60 truck parking spaces – is the company’s 600th travel stop.
Federal, News
Puerto Rico emergency declaration extended
A Puerto Rico emergency order from Sept. 18 has been extended through Nov. 17, due to the effects of Tropical Storm/Hurricane Fiona.