News
OOIDA encourages support of bill to stop freight fraud
A bipartisan bill introduced in the House on Wednesday, May 22 aims to fight back against freight fraud, and OOIDA is lending its support.
Listen Now
Podcast: Volvo pioneers a possible replacement for diesel
It’s called hydrotreated vegetable oil – something entirely different from biodiesel and similar to the diesel you run in your truck now.
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Business
Freymiller reefer fleet is acquired by private equity firm
Those Freymiller reefer tractor-trailers we all have seen are now owned by a private equity firm. The founder’s son remains as CEO.
State
Missouri offers extension for IRP registrants
The Missouri Department of Transportation is extending the International Registration Plan period for those expiring in June until July 31.
Federal, News, Products & Services
Arion Tech ELD revoked by FMCSA
FMCSA has removed an Arion Tech ELD from the list of registered devices because of a “failure to meet the minimum requirements.”
Equipment, News
Einride Pods receive NHTSA approval for public road pilot program
The Einride Pod, a vehicle driven by an operator remotely, can begin a pilot program on public roads in mixed traffic.
Equipment, News
Navistar recalling thousands of trucks for steering gear issue
Tens of thousands of Navistar trucks are being recalled in the latest round of recalls dealing with R.H. Sheppard steering gears.
OOIDA
The OOIDA tour trailer stops in Hurricane, W. Va.
After spending the weekend in Hurricane, W. Va., Marty Ellis plans to take the OOIDA tour trailer to Mount Vernon, Ill., and Matthews, Mo.
Federal, News, State, Truck Parking
OOIDA: States need to prioritize truck parking
OOIDA Executive Vice President Lewie Pugh gave stakeholders some truck parking insight during the I-81 Corridor Coalition’s parking session.
Federal, News
Regulatory agenda includes rulemakings for underride guards, speed limiters
The administration’s spring 2022 regulatory agenda features some controversial rulemakings, including side underride guards and speed limiters.
News, State
Pennsylvania bill addresses apportioned registrations, vehicle snow and ice removal
A Pennsylvania bill moving through the House covers apportioned registrations, and snow and ice removal from atop vehicles.
News, State
Weigh-in-motion system coming to I-84 port of entry in Idaho
The Idaho Transportation Department has awarded a $2.2 million contract for the installation of a weigh-in-motion system along I-84.