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.
Listen Now
Podcast: FMCSA to cars – time to share the road
FMCSA is undertaking a project to alert the general public about sharing the road with large trucks. OOIDA’s Jay Grimes has the details.
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Crime & Courts, News
Three trailers of beef stolen in Nebraska; may be connected to other thefts
Police in Grand Island, Neb., are investigating the theft of three trailers of beef. Officials suggest a developing trend, but an industry insider isn’t convinced.
Coronavirus, Crime & Courts, News
Another prison sentence in scheme to defraud CARES Act loans
The second of two people indicted in June 2021 in connection with a scheme to defraud the CARES Act loan program has gotten prison time.
News, OOIDA, Products & Services
OOIDA Foundation announces monthly freight market update
The OOIDA Foundation has developed a freight market update designed more specifically for its members, in particular, owner-operators.
Features, OOIDA, Truck Shows
Walcott Truckers Jamboree returns in mid-July
The Walcott Truckers Jamboree, July 14-16, will have plenty of activities to thank truckers for all they do. OOIDA plans to join the party.
News, State
AB5 case denied by Supreme Court; what’s next?
The U.S. Supreme Court announced last week that it wouldn’t hear the California Trucking Association’s AB5 case. So, what’s next?
News, State
Alaska seeks relief from entry-level driver training rule
Citing the state’s limited infrastructure, Alaska is requesting an exemption from a portion of the FMCSA’s entry-level driver training rule.
Fuel prices, News, State
Georgia governor extends fuel tax holiday
Action taken by the Georgia governor extends the state’s fuel tax holiday and addresses supply chain issues through mid-August.
Federal, News
NHTSA to accept applications for underride protection committee
Starting this week, NHTSA will begin accepting nominations for its Advisory Committee on Underride Protection.
Fuel prices, News
Diesel numbers down this week
The ProMiles.com July 5 diesel report showed drops to the national average as well as the average price in each reporting region.
Features, OOIDA
Happy Independence Day from Truckers for Troops and OOIDA
OOIDA and Truckers for Troops wish you a safe and happy Independence Day in the latest video in its military commemoration series.
