Federal, News
EPA criticized for ‘torrent of regulation’
Senate Republicans criticized the EPA for “a torrent of regulation” that led to higher costs at a committee hearing on Wednesday, May 8.
Listen Now
Podcast: FMCSA to cars – time to share the road
FMCSA is undertaking a project to alert the general public about sharing the road with large trucks. OOIDA’s Jay Grimes has the details.
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News, OOIDA, Truck Shows
A break between events, OOIDA tour trailer stops in Nashville
Marty Ellis takes the OOIDA tour trailer to Nashville, where he can polish the truck and maybe rest up before the Mid-America Trucking Show.
Federal, News, OOIDA
Driver shortage not the problem, Port of L.A. director says
OOIDA has long disputed the notion of a driver shortage in the trucking industry. The Association is not alone.
Crime & Courts, News
Stevens Transport settles discrimination allegations with EEOC
Stevens Transport will pay a $75,000 settlement to end a lawsuit that alleged it violated a job applicant’s rights during an interview.
News, State
New Mexico left lane truck rule vetoed; Virginia bill heads to governor
A New Mexico bill to limit left lane use for truckers is vetoed, and a Virginia truck lane bill awaits action by the governor.
Federal, News
Daylight saving time bill passes Senate
A bill that would make daylight saving time permanent across most of the nation passed the Senate on Tuesday, March 15.
Features, News, OOIDA Member
OOIDA member among finalists for Highway Angel award
The Truckload Carriers Association plans to announce its 2021 Highway Angel winner on March 22 in Las Vegas. An OOIDA member’s in contention.
Fuel prices, News, State
Fuel tax relief pursued in at least 18 states
Legislative efforts in at least 18 statehouses would provide motorists and/or truck drivers relief from fuel tax collections.
Business, News, Products & Services
ELD malfunction? How to stay on the road
Drivers who experience an ELD malfunction due to loss of 3G wireless service can stay in compliance and on the road by following these steps.
Crime & Courts, Federal, News
Yellow Corp. reaches nearly $7M settlement with Defense Department
Yellow Corp. is settling a dispute with the United States that alleged it knowingly overcharged the government millions of dollars.
News, State
NYC major promises $140 million for Hunts Point Produce Market
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has promised $140 million to improve the traffic-congested Hunts Point Produce Market and neighborhood.