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OOIDA members, execs confer on initiatives, priorities at MATS

OOIDA members got a chance to hear some areas where the Association has succeeded and what its leaders plan to address at MATS 2022.

News, State

Connecticut is third state to approve fuel tax holiday; others pursue action

Fuel tax relief efforts have been approved in statehouses around the country, and more states continue to pursue relief for drivers.

Federal, News, Truck Shows

FMCSA, Labor Department take message directly to drivers

The FMCSA and the Department of Labor used MATS to inform truck drivers and motor carriers about some of its latest programs.

Federal, News

NHTSA finalizes ‘first-of-its-kind’ rule for automated vehicle occupants

As high-level automated vehicles come closer to becoming reality, NHTSA is modifying vehicle standards to include the new configurations.

Equipment, News

Navistar recalls nearly 3,000 International LT trucks

A few thousand International LT trucks may have an issue with battery cables, prompting Navistar to issue a recall.

News, OOIDA, Truck Shows

MATS celebrates 50th anniversary

The Mid-America Trucking Show celebrated 50 years by announcing the first inductees into its newly created Wall of Fame at MATS 2022.

News, Truck Shows

Trucking apprenticeships for veterans ‘good recruiting and retention tool’ says industry insider

With high turnover rates in trucking, some in the industry say apprenticeships for veterans may be a way for carriers to retain quality drivers.

Federal, News, Truck Shows

FMCSA feels ‘urgency’ of truck parking crisis

FMCSA is feeling the “urgency” of the truck parking shortage, the agency’s acting Administrator Robin Hutcheson said.

Business, Products & Services, Truck Shows

Rand McNally uses driver feedback to create TND Tablet 1050

Rand McNally unveiled a new in-cab navigation tablet created with truck drivers in mind at MATS 2022.

Federal, News, State

States challenge Biden’s social cost of greenhouse gases

Missouri is leading a 13-state coalition in defending a lawsuit alleging an executive order related to greenhouse gases is unconstitutional.