Federal, News
CDL changes would hinder safety, truckers say
Hundreds of truck drivers have spoken out against proposed changes to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s CDL requirements.
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Podcast: Expert – trucking’s inefficiencies put the burden on drivers
Whether it’s lease-purchase agreements, compensation or any number of other issues, Steve Viscelli has thoughts about how to change things.
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OOIDA, Truck Shows
Commercial Chaos for a Cure set for July 22-23
Next week, Sanborn, Iowa, welcomes the Commercial Chaos for a Cure fundraising event. OOIDA tour trailer driver Marty Ellis plans to attend.
News, State
Truck driving school employee sentenced for role in CDL fraud scheme
Another domino has fallen in a federal criminal case accusing 16 people, including California DMV employees, of a CDL fraud scheme.
News, State
North Carolina directs more money to transportation
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has signed into law a budget deal that includes more transportation funding via an existing revenue source.
News, OOIDA, State
OOIDA: Truckers need answers regarding California’s AB5
OOIDA wrote to California Gov. Gavin Newsom in hopes of getting some answers regarding AB5 in trucking.
Federal, News
FHWA to publish proposed greenhouse gas emissions measures rule
FHWA wants all state DOTS and metropolitan planning organizations to measure and reduce transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions.
News, State
Arizona governor vetoes Maricopa County transportation tax
The Arizona governor has acted to veto a bill to continue a transportation excise tax in Maricopa County for another 25 years.
News, State
Truckers protest AB5 in California
As part of a protest against California’s Assembly Bill 5, truck drivers participated in a convoy near the Port of Los Angeles.
Driver Fitness, News, OOIDA
Peer reviews of certified medical examiners inform truckers on U.S. DOT physicals
Drivers seeking a certified medical examiner for a U.S. DOT physical shouldn’t just throw a dart. OOIDA offers a tool to help drivers choose.
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Finding success for the long haul
About 25% of new carriers fail within their first year. OOIDA’s Truck to Success course can help you avoid that fate and be successful.
OOIDA, Truck Shows
The OOIDA tour trailer joins the Walcott Truckers Jamboree
The Walcott Truckers Jamboree at the Iowa 80 Truckstop in Walcott is the next stop for Marty Ellis and the OOIDA tour trailer.