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DRIVE Act speeds up while speed limiter proposal slows down?
The DRIVE Act is gaining support as rumblings build that FMCSA’s speed limiter proposal may not be released in 2024.
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Podcast: Truckers on board discuss driver training, fraud, EVs and more
What needs to be done to improve driver training? It was one of several topics – including fraud, EVs and more – discussed by OOIDA’s Board.
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OOIDA, Truck Shows
OOIDA tour trailer stops in Morris, Ill., fresh from a vintage truck show
He’s in Morris, Ill., now, but over the weekend Marty Ellis took the OOIDA tour trailer to the ATHS Greater Cincinnati Chapter Truck Show.
Federal, News, Safety & Security
Avoiding crashes sometimes prompts need for speed, truckers say
Truckers say a proposed speed limiter mandate would prevent them from accelerating to avoid crashes.
Equipment, News, State
Self-driving vehicles allowed on Kansas roadways; Gatik begin operations
Thanks to lobbying efforts by Walmart and startup company Gatik, Kansas now allows self-driving vehicles to operate on public roads.
News, State
Heavy snow expected in Colorado as NWS issues winter weather advisory
Heavy snow in late May? A winter weather advisory has been issued for northeast Colorado. The latest forecasted snowfall totals are staggering.
News, OOIDA
Truckers for Troops celebrates Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day was created in 1949 to honor all branches of the military. Truckers for Troops sends a special thank you on this day.
Business, Equipment, News
UPS shareholders vote down proposal strengthening emissions reduction
UPS shareholders delivered a blow to the electric vehicle movement after striking down a proposal to expedite the electrification of its fleet.
News, OOIDA, Truck Shows
OOIDA tour trailer heads to Lima, Ohio, vintage truck show
On Saturday, join Marty Ellis and the OOIDA tour trailer at the Greater Cincinnati Chapter Truck Show in Honor of Jerry Howard in Lima, Ohio.
News, State
Michigan law revises work zone travel notifications
A new law in Michigan is intended to provide greater protection for road workers in work zones by authorizing improved driver notifications.
Crime & Courts, News
Gift card fraud scheme leads to seven-count indictment
A scheme that involved selling discount diesel to truck drivers resulted in a federal indictment for 61-year-old Larry Holmes of Baltimore.
News
Immersion training program gives prospective drivers a glimpse into trucking
An immersion training program gives prospective drivers a glimpse into the life of a trucker, in hopes of attracting women and youth.