News, OOIDA
OOIDA lends support in aftermath of Key Bridge collapse
OOIDA has had conversations with agencies to offer any assistance possible regarding the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore.
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Podcast: Feds prepare to take action in wake of bridge collapse
The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after being struck by a container ship. That raises questions and concerns about what’s next.
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Fuel prices, News
Diesel prices jump a quarter per gallon from a week ago
Diesel prices have jumped a startling amount from a week ago, according to ProMiles.com. Lagging fuel surcharges can mess a driver up.
News, OOIDA, State
Washington Legislature nears approval of rest area, restroom bills
Washington Senate backs bills to keep rest areas open, and to provide truck drivers with access to restrooms at port facilities.
Business, News
Trucking job growth in February strongest in four years
With nearly two consecutive years of monthly growth, trucking jobs continue to post strong gains, putting the pandemic in the rearview mirror.
News, OOIDA
Taxes simplified on upcoming ‘Live From Exit 24’
Taxes are the topic of the next episode of “Live From Exit 24.” Tax expert Barry Fowler will discuss what truckers need to know this year.
Coronavirus, News
The People’s Truck Convoy enters final leg, plans to loop D.C. Saturday
A cross-country truck convoy protesting vaccination and mask mandates enters its final leg before turning toward Washington, D.C.
News, State
Washington state drops fuel export tax
An export tax on fuel has been removed from a Washington state transportation funding package to benefit highway and bridge work, and ferries.
News, OOIDA
Course helps truckers find success as owner-operators
OOIDA’s Truck to Success course gives drivers the knowledge to successfully transition to being an owner-operator and to grow their business.
Fuel prices, News
Oil market clouded with uncertainty
Global unrest not enough to convince OPEC to adjust its monthly production plan for April 2022 that was originally endorsed in April 2020.
News, State
States take steps to end ticket quotas
State legislators in at least a half dozen statehouses are weighing bills to eliminate or curtail policing for profit via ticket quotas.
Business, Equipment
New truck sales flat, masking the true story
Flat commercial truck sales data don’t tell the whole story, says analyst firm ACT Research. There’s a backlog that isn’t showing up.