Federal, News
FMCSA appoints acting administrator
Vinn White has been named FMCSA’s new acting leader, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced on Tuesday, June 25.
Listen Now
Podcast: When will the trucking turnaround arrive?
David Spencer of Arrive Logistics discusses some of the factors that feed into the trucking slump and when the industry may turn around.
The Latest
News, OOIDA, Truck Shows
Late OOIDA co-founder nominated for trucking honor
Former OOIDA president Jim Johnston nominated for the Mid-American Trucking Show’s inaugural Wall of Fame.
Fuel prices, News
Another surge in diesel prices
Diesel increases this week included a 5.5-cent jump in the national average, according to the Energy Information Administration’s report.
Features, OOIDA, OOIDA Member
Remembering Martha Taylor – June 6, 1935-Jan. 19, 2022
Martha Greene Taylor, a longtime member of OOIDA’s Scholarship Committee and wife of Director Emeritus John Taylor, died Jan. 19.
News, OOIDA
Safety a key issue on the upcoming edition of ‘Live From Exit 24’
CVSA’s deputy executive director joins host Mike Matousek and OOIDA Executive Vice President Lewie Pugh on “Live From Exit 24” on Wednesday, Jan. 26.
News, State
Pennsylvania Senate panel advances truck weigh system bill
A Pennsylvania Senate panel has approved a bill to establish an electronic weigh station bypass system for trucks moving across the state.
Federal, News, OOIDA
Highway coalition urges Congress to finalize appropriations
In a letter to Congressional leaders, the American Highway Users Alliance said more work needs to be done in order to fulfill the promise of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Opinion
There’s gold in the driver shortage for the ATA
With the under-21 driver apprentice program, it seems ATA has won with its “driver shortage” PR blitz, so why no let-up in the drumbeat?
News, State
Study: Iowa best state to drive in, Hawaii is the worst
Wallethub ranked the best and worst cities to drive in. If anyone knows the nation’s roads, it’s truckers. Do you agree with the rankings?
News, OOIDA
Laredo’s the next port of call for the OOIDA tour trailer
Laredo, Texas, is the next stop for the OOIDA tour trailer. Recent discussions have been about left lane driving and a Landstar fraud alert.
News, State
XPO port drivers taking steps to unionize
XPO Logistics’ independent contractors at California ports are seeking to unionize while simultaneously challenging their employment status.
