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Local events are frontlines of trucking industry ‘info war’

Events like touch-a-truck are perfect for educating people about trucking issues. Here are some Dos and Don’ts of volunteer advocacy work.

News, State, Tolls

Oklahoma bill would delay planned turnpike extension

An Oklahoma bill approved by House and Senate lawmakers would delay construction of the planned South Extension Turnpike in Cleveland County.

Business, News, Products & Services, Truck Parking

Road rumor: Jacking up the price of parking?

Is a major truck stop chain profiting off the parking crisis? Land Line does some digging following complaints from OOIDA members.

Fuel prices, News, OOIDA

OOIDA Foundation video details importance of a fuel surcharge

Keep your business on track with a fuel surcharge. The OOIDA Foundation has provided pertinent information including an educational video.

News, OOIDA

A break between shows for the OOIDA tour trailer

Marty Ellis took the OOIDA tour trailer the Midwest Pride in Your Ride Truck Show and had a good time. He’s in Brooklyn, Iowa, through Tuesday.

Federal, News, OOIDA

Speed limiter notice flooded by comments from truckers

Thousands of truck drivers and others in the public have already submitted comments on the FMCSA’s notice about speed limiters.

Business, News

Trucking jobs experience largest surge in nearly a decade

The number of trucking jobs skyrocketed in April, but what (if anything) can be gleaned from the latest employment situation report?

News, State

Two Louisiana bills target ticket cameras

Multiple bills in the Louisiana Legislature would change rules that cover the use of automated enforcement cameras to issue traffic tickets.

News, State, Truck Parking

‘Taj Mahal of rest areas’ now open in North Carolina

A new $5 million rest area in North Carolina is being dubbed the “Taj Mahal of rest areas” by developers. The facility adds 30 new truck parking spaces.

Federal, News, OOIDA

OOIDA Foundation outlines concerns over speed limiters

Want to comment on FMCSA’s speed limiter proposal but not sure where to start? The OOIDA Foundation has you covered.