Federal, News
EPA criticized for ‘torrent of regulation’
Senate Republicans criticized the EPA for “a torrent of regulation” that led to higher costs at a committee hearing on Wednesday, May 8.
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Podcast: Veterans Community Project has gone to the dogs – and it’s a good thing
The Veterans Community Project is unique among similar programs. It doesn’t just allow dogs into its communities – it welcomes them.
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News, State
Exemptions in place due to record flooding in Kentucky
Widespread flooding in Kentucky resulted in an emergency declaration. Within that order are relief from regulations for commercial drivers.
News, State
‘Trooper in a Truck’ initiative targets distracted driving
Illinois announces “Trooper in a Truck” initiative to help curb distracted driving. Police hope the program can help reduce fatal crashes in the state.
OOIDA, Truck Shows
OOIDA tour trailer stops in Lake Station, Ind.
Between shows, Marty Ellis takes the OOIDA tour trailer to near Gary, Ind. He snapped photos at the TopGun LargeCar Shootout in Rantoul, Ill.
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.