News
Bipartisan bill introduced to combat freight fraud
A bipartisan bill endorsed by OOIDA aims to give FMCSA the tools it needs to combat freight fraud in the transportation industry
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Podcast: Is the move to electric feasible? Here are the facts
Andrew King of the OOIDA Foundation joins the show to talk about the feasibility – or lack thereof – of the EPA’s electric truck ambitions.
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Coronavirus, Federal
Truck convoy to Washington, D.C. set to begin Wednesday
The People’s Convoy organizers announce the U.S. truck convoy to Washington, D.C., protesting vaccination mandates will begin Feb. 23.
News, Safety & Security
International Roadcheck vehicle inspections set for May 17-19
The International Roadcheck safety inspection blitz is planned for May 17-19. Inspectors will be out in force in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Federal, News, State
EPA setting new truck emission standards, reinstating California’s waiver
The U.S. EPA is poised to establish stricter truck emission standards and return California’s power to install stricter standards.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA, ATA ask Buttigieg to help end truck parking crisis
OOIDA and ATA are urging U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to take steps toward ending the truck parking crisis.
Coronavirus, News, OOIDA
OOIDA in the news: Pugh on protest, ‘driver shortage’
The ongoing protests and the perceived driver shortage were on the docket for OOIDA’s Lewie Pugh as trucking continues to be in the news.
Crime & Courts, Federal, News
Federal appeals court may hear trucker’s CBD lawsuit
A trucker fired for a positive drug test wants a federal appeals court to weigh in on his case against CBD companies claiming 0% THC.
Business, News, Products & Services
Hirshbach buys John Christner Trucking, boosts its reefer carrier ranking
Iowa-based Hirschbach Motor Lines has been expanding its refrigerated carrier presence. Now it’s buying Oklahoma’s John Christner Trucking.
Federal, News
Vehicle Inventory and Use Survey nears launch
After a 20-year lapse, the Bureau of Transportation Statistics’ Vehicle Inventory and Use Survey has returned.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA voices concerns over Weil’s nomination to Wage and Hour Division
Pointing to his record on worker classification issues, OOIDA opposes David Weil’s nomination to lead the Wage and Hour Division.
News, OOIDA, State
Access to truck parking, rest areas, restrooms topics of Washington bills
Washington state House committee discusses bills to aid truck parking, keep rest areas open, and to provide access to restrooms at ports.
