News
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.
Listen Now
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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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.
News, State, Truck Parking
Love’s adds 74 truck parking spaces in Georgia
Love’s Travel Stops has opened its second new location this month and 12th this year, adding more than 70 truck parking spaces in Georgia.
News, State
Pennsylvania bill addresses blocked train crossings
One Pennsylvania state lawmaker has introduced a bill to boost penalties for train crossings blocked “for an unreasonable amount of time.”
Federal, News
FMCSA renews exemption for Recreation Vehicle Industry Association
FMCSA is renewing an exemption that allows certain drivers to operate without a commercial driver’s license.
Federal, News
ATA wants more time to comment on speed limiter proposal
The American Trucking Associations has asked for more time to comment on a proposal that would mandate speed limiters on tractor-trailers.
Business, Equipment
Cummins pushes ahead with hydrogen engines
Cummins has a new 15-liter hydrogen engine, similar to diesel internal combustion engines, and has a deal to power Freightliner Cascadias.
News, State
Maine Community College makes driver training more accessible
Northern Maine Community College is increasing its driver training options by offering its eight-week training program at a new location.
News, State
N.Y. DMV tabs first third-party CDL testing site under new program
A transit authority CEO calls a new program for third-party CDL skills testing in New York a ‘game changer’ for his corporation.