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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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.
News, OOIDA, Products & Services
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.
News, State
Two killed in crash involving Tesla and parked truck; feds investigating
NHTSA is investigating a fatal crash involving a Tesla and a tractor-trailer, and what, if any, roll the Autopilot feature may have played.
News, State
Pennsylvania lawmakers approve apportioned registrations, vehicle snow and ice removal
A Pennsylvania bill has cleared the statehouse that covers apportioned registrations and snow and ice removal from atop vehicles.
Business, Products & Services
Load posts fell 12.5% during July 4 holiday week
Load posts were down the week of July Fourth, but van and flatbed spot rates were steady. Reefer rates fell. The market to watch is in Texas.
