Federal, News
High school seeks commercial learner’s permit exemption for 17-year-olds
A high school in Washington state is asking FMCSA to let its 17-year-old students acquire commercial learner’s permits.
Listen Now
Podcast: Broker financial responsibility rule is final
Brokers will now face some new, stricter financial rules – but OOIDA thinks that FMCSA should have gone much further with the regulation.
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News, State
North Carolina directs more money to transportation
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has signed into law a budget deal that includes more transportation funding via an existing revenue source.
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.
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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.