Federal, News, Safety & Security
CVSA petitions FMCSA to amend inspection report requirements
CVSA has petitioned the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to remove one of the requirements involving inspection reports.
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Podcast: Time to start your engines for produce season
The unofficial start to produce season has been announced. On this week’s Market Update, we’ll discuss how that will impact certain markets.
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Features, OOIDA
Truckers for Troops commemorates POW-MIA Day
POW-MIA Day recognizes prisoners of war as well as those still missing in action. Truckers for Troops commemorates the observance.
Federal, News
Truckers say emergency declaration opens door to more hours flexibility
In response to an FMCSA notice about an ongoing emergency declaration, many truck drivers say more hours-of-service flexibility is needed.
Features, News
Know a Highway Hero? Goodyear wants to see their story
Many truck drivers act selflessly for the good of others while on the road. Goodyear Tire wants to share the story of another Highway Hero.
Business, OOIDA, Products & Services
OOIDA program takes guesswork out of DOT compliance
Drivers who recently began operating under their own authority will need to have their ducks in a row come audit time. OOIDA has the answer.
News, Safety & Security
Over 90% of drivers passed International Roadcheck 2022 unscathed
International Roadcheck inspections passed more than 90% of drivers stopped and cleared nearly 80% of the commercial trucks.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA encourages members to support Guaranteeing Overtime for Truckers Act
The Guaranteeing Overtime for Truckers Act would amend the Fair Labor Standards Act to end the overtime exemption for motor carriers.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA Board Member Carl Smith speaks at FMCSA Driver Appreciation Day
Carl Smith, an OOIDA alternate board member, spoke at FMCSA’s Driver Appreciation Day celebration at U.S. DOT HQ in Washington, D.C.
Federal, News
FMCSA wants truckers’ feedback on ELD regulations
FMCSA says it wants to improve the clarity of the ELD regulations. Truck drivers will have 60 days to provide feedback.
News, State
Fuel tax relief pursued at Missouri statehouse
Pursuit is underway at the Missouri statehouse to make changes to fuel tax collection in the state, for gas and diesel both.
News, OOIDA, Truck Shows
OOIDA tour trailer joins Special Olympics convoy in South Dakota
Marty Ellis, OOIDA tour trailer driver, is extremely familiar with Sioux Falls, S.D., his next stop. He’s helped with the South Dakota Special Olympics convoy for years.
