Federal, News
Effort to provide restroom access to truckers continues
For anyone outside of the trucking industry, the idea of being denied restroom access while working probably seems unimaginable.
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Podcast: How to avoid the growing cargo theft problem
Cargo theft is rampant, and it’s especially bad in some specific locations. We’ll talk with an expert about what you can do to cope.
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News, OOIDA, State
Colorado lawmakers approve owner-operators occupational accident insurance
Colorado General Assembly approves occupational accident insurance policy for owner-operators as an alternative to workers’ compensation.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA stresses need for valid science in drug testing comments
The deadline for comments on a DOT proposal about oral fluid drug testing ended. Check out what OOIDA had to say
OOIDA Member, Truck Parking
The Parking Zone – April 2022
Washington state, the province of Ontario and the U.S. federal government are all opening up their wallets for more truck parking.
News, State
Michigan moves forward with plans for 25-mile automated vehicle corridor on I-94
Plans for a 25-mile connected and automated vehicle corridor on I-94 in Michigan are moving forward. Project now moves to analysis and planning phase.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA to EPA: Don’t make truckers guinea pigs
OOIDA wants its members to tell the Environmental Protection Agency how its emission standards proposal could hurt small-business truckers.
Opinion
Driverless trucks tech echoes the big tech frenzy of two decades ago
Many companies ballyhoo the age of driverless trucks these days, but this isn’t the first tech frenzy the trucking industry has seen.
News, OOIDA
The OOIDA tour trailer rolls into Battle Creek, Mich.
Starting Monday, Marty Ellis takes the OOIDA tour trailer to Battle Creek, Mich. Then he’s got some Midwest Pride in Your Ride plans.
COVID-19, Federal, News
Report: Trump administration ‘intervened’ to approve Yellow Corp. CARES Act loan
A Congressional report reveals Trump’s administration defied recommendations from the Defense Department to deny Yellow Corporation’s massive $700 million CARES Act loan.
Federal, News, OOIDA
Speed limiters would do more harm than good, OOIDA says
Speed limiters could become a requirement for commercial motor vehicles. OOIDA says the FMCSA has the wrong idea.
News, OOIDA, State
Colorado bill would make available to owner-operators occupational accident insurance
A Colorado bill would give owner-operators the option to purchase an occupational accident insurance policy instead of workers’ compensation.