News
Bipartisan bill introduced to combat freight fraud
A bipartisan bill endorsed by OOIDA aims to give FMCSA the tools it needs to combat freight fraud in the transportation industry
Listen Now
Podcast: Is the move to electric feasible? Here are the facts
Andrew King of the OOIDA Foundation joins the show to talk about the feasibility – or lack thereof – of the EPA’s electric truck ambitions.
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Features, OOIDA, Truck Shows
Commercial Chaos for a Cure draws OOIDA tour trailer back to Iowa
Marty Ellis is looking forward to visiting Sanborn, Iowa, to take join the Commercial Chaos for a Cure fundraiser and tour a truck museum.
News, State
AB5 protests cause disruptions at Port of Oakland
Protests over California’s Assembly Bill 5 continue to cause disruptions at the Port of Oakland.
Federal, News
OOIDA opposes exemption request over trainer qualifications
OOIDA pushed for a driver training rule. Now, the Association doesn’t want the rule to be undermined by exemptions.
News, State
Indiana, Massachusetts expected to joint list of states to provide tax rebates
Tax rebates to provide relief from higher costs for goods and services continue to be pursued in states around the country.
Driver Fitness, News
Vision exemptions – navigating the alternative vision standard
Seeking a vision exemption? A step-by-step guide for drivers looking to obtain a vision exemption under FMCSA’s new alternative vision standard.
News, State
Minnesota enacts emergency fuel order
Low fuel inventories and a nearby refinery closures resulted in Minnesota issuing an emergency order providing relief for fuel haulers.
Business, News
KLLM Transport acquires Quest Global
KLLM Transport Services has acquired Georgia refrigerated carrier Quest Global. The acquired company becomes KLLM Expedited Services.
Federal, News, OOIDA, Truck Parking
Truck parking bill clears hurdle; House floor next
The Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act cleared a major hurdle in Congress, inching it closer to the finish line.
News, State, Tolls
New Pennsylvania law thwarts toll bridge plan
A revision to Pennsylvania statute signed into law halts a public-private partnership plan to impose new tolls on existing bridges.
Federal, News
Emergency declaration raises questions about increased HOS flexibility
Will FMCSA’s emergency declaration open the door to more flexibility within the hours-of-service regulations?
