News
FMCSA encourages safe driving around large trucks, buses
FMCSA is working to spread the message of how the general public can safely share the roads with large trucks and buses.
Listen Now
Podcast: Why are shippers making truckers download apps?
Has a shipper asked you to download an app onto your smartphone? This may be to track loads – but it may also be doing a lot more.
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Business, Equipment, Sponsored Content
Brakes and CVSA Brake Week
Truck drivers are key in preventing out-of-service brake violations by performing pre-trip inspections. Are your brakes ready for the test?
Fuel prices, News, State
Florida and Nevada authorities nab alleged diesel thieves
Despite a drop in diesel prices as of late, incidents of diesel thefts don’t appear to have slowed in certain parts of the country.
News, State
Idaho bridges in need of repair ranked
Want to know which Idaho bridges to avoid? The Idaho Transportation Department recently ranked Idaho bridges’ need for repairs.
Crime & Courts, Federal, News, OOIDA
Hours of service flexibility survives court challenge
Flexibility in managing hours of service, fought for by OOIDA, survived a court challenge. Here’s a deeper dive into the ruling.
News, State
Companies prep ahead of possible AB5 rollout
The looming implementation of AB5 has motor carriers and recruitment firms looking for solutions to the future of employee classifications.
Opinion
150 million reasons why nuclear verdicts need to be addressed
Werner recently settled a lawsuit for $150 million, but the facts of the case may surprise you, including that the carrier is avoiding a nuclear verdict. On July 28, Omaha, Neb.-based Werner Enterprises published a news release announcing a $150 settlement of a crash lawsuit in Texas. Based on that hefty sum, one would think […]
Federal, News, OOIDA
Speed limiters contradict driver retention goals, OOIDA says
If the goal is to make trucking a more attractive profession, OOIDA says that requiring speed limiters is not the way to achieve it.
Crime & Courts, Federal, News, OOIDA
Court of appeals denies petition for hours-of-service review
A court has denied a petition for review of FMCSA hours-of-service changes to the short-haul exemption and 30-minute break backed by OOIDA.
News
New data shows the number of women drivers continues to grow
According to recent data, the number of female drivers in trucking is continuing to rise. Women in Trucking CEO offers insight beyond the numbers.
Features, Truck Shows
Commercial Chaos for a Cure efforts exceed goal
Commercial Chaos for a Cure was held for the ninth time on July 22-23. The event raises money for the June E. Nylen Cancer Center.