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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Crime & Courts, News
Long list of infractions gets Houston carrier barred
Houston-based Jaypur Logistics LLC has been ordered to cease all trucking operations. FMCSA cites a long list of infractions in the order.
Fuel prices, News
Another record-breaking week
Diesel numbers continue to climb and more records were set this week. According to the EIA report, the national average is now $5.623.
Federal, News
FMCSA grants exemption to Cleveland-Cliffs Steel’s scrap metal drivers
FMCSA has granted another hours of service exemption to Indiana-based company Cleveland-Cliffs Steel.
Opinion
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?