Federal, News
Rep. Collins: Minimum insurance increase would ‘destroy’ trucking
A bill that would increase carriers’ minimum insurance to $5 million would “destroy the trucking industry,” a member of Congress said.
Listen Now
Podcast: Is renewable diesel an alternative to electric?
A new American Transportation Research Institute report includes promising data on renewable diesel. Jeff Short explains the details.
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Business, Equipment
Cummins introduces Meritor 17Xe ePowertrain at German trade show
Cummins showed why it wanted Meritor with the 17Xe ePowertrain at a truck tradeshow in Germany. Volvo also showed a new electric rear axle.
Features
Trucker honored after saving toddler playing near highway
“You see a 2-year-old on the side of the road … you stop what you’re doing.” Trucker honored as Highway Angel for his selfless actions.
News, State
Ohio bill would create regional heavy hauling permit near Pennsylvania border
An Ohio House bill would revise a special regional heavy hauling permit rule to address affected loads near the state’s border with Pennsylvania.
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.