Federal, News
High school seeks commercial learner’s permit exemption for 17-year-olds
A high school in Washington state is asking FMCSA to let its 17-year-old students acquire commercial learner’s permits.
Listen Now
Podcast: Broker financial responsibility rule is final
Brokers will now face some new, stricter financial rules – but OOIDA thinks that FMCSA should have gone much further with the regulation.
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Crime & Courts, News, State
Georgia Supreme Court says no ordinance, no boot
The Georgia Supreme Court ruled on Dec. 14 that car boots will only be allowed if there is a city or county ordinance already in place.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA’s Pugh speaks up for drivers at forum
In addition to recruitment, OOIDA Executive Vice President Lewie Pugh said there should be more done to retain current truck drivers.
Federal, News, OOIDA
White House releases plan to strengthen trucking workforce
The White House announced a plan to strengthen the trucking workforce. OOIDA says that plan must include paying drivers for their time.
Crime & Courts, News
Petition seeks clemency for driver sentenced to 110 years
A petition seeks a reduced sentence for Rogel Aguilera-Mederos, who crashed his tractor trailer into stopped traffic on I-70 in 2019.
News, State, Tolls
Car drivers receive invoices for Rhode Island’s truck-only tolls
Rhode Island issued nearly 2,000 transactions billing car drivers for truck-only tolls, opening up questions regarding the system’s accuracy.
Business, Products & Services
API Lubricants Group approves PC-12 diesel engine oil category
The development of a new diesel engine category, Proposed Category-12 (PC-12), was approved by the Diesel Engine Oil Advisory Panel.
News, State, Tolls
New Jersey bill would halt automatic Turnpike Authority toll increases
A bill introduced this week in the New Jersey Senate would put a stop to automatic Turnpike Authority toll increases for all users.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA Board Member Doug Smith talks TV appearance and more
OOIDA Board Member Doug Smith joined “Live From Exit 24” to discuss his unique career path, which includes a recent TV appearance.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA delivers toys to Children’s Mercy Hospital in KC
A superhero, along with some comic book characters, delivered a truckload of toys to Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City.
Federal, News, OOIDA
FHWA to host National Coalition on Truck Parking Workshop
The lack of truck parking has been at crisis level for some time. On Dec. 16, the FHWA will have a National Coalition on Truck Parking Workshop.
