Federal, News
FMCSA to ease requirements in pilot program for under-21 drivers
Underwhelming participation numbers have led to changes in the requirements for FMCSA’s pilot program for under-21 drivers.
Listen Now
Podcast: From homeless to full of hope
Thanks to the Veterans Community Project, an Army veteran and former truck driver has gone from homeless to full of hope for the future.
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News
Study suggests owner-operators more satisfied with job than company drivers
A study by the American Transportation Research Institute suggests owner-operators are earning more and happier with their job role.
Coronavirus, Fuel prices, News
EIA outlook more uncertain than normal
EIA’s latest short-term energy outlook was released on Dec. 7, and the identification of the COVID-19 omicron variant raises uncertainty.
News, State
Wisconsin bill would bring red-light cameras to Milwaukee
A bill in the Wisconsin Legislature is touted to address reckless driving in Milwaukee via use of red-light and speed cameras.
Coronavirus, Federal, News
Court puts nationwide hold on federal contractor vaccine rule
A mandate for federal contractors to receive the COVID-19 vaccine is on hold following an order issued by a federal judge on Tuesday, Dec. 7.
OOIDA
The OOIDA tour trailer heads to Texas, then OKC
This weekend, Marty Ellis and the OOIDA tour trailer have stops in Sweetwater, Texas, and Oklahoma City, Okla. Stop by and check in.
Federal, News
Truck driver concerns relayed to MCSAC
Listening to truckers is critical to improving highway safety and maintaining an efficient supply chain, OOIDA President Todd Spencer says.
News, State
Wyoming panel backs plan for 15-cent fuel tax boost
A Wyoming state legislative panel voted to move forward with pursuit of a fuel tax increase to be phased in over three years.
News, State
Slot-like skill games get reprieve in Virginia
Games resembling slot machines that were banned from truck stops and other places in July in Virginia can be plugged back in, a judge says.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA’s tradition of giving continues
Truckers for Troops has been a successful charitable endeavor. Since it started in 2007, OOIDA has given military veterans over $700,000.
News
Ambest donates $21K to St. Christopher Fund
Ambest, the nationwide network of independent truck stops, has donated $21,000 to the St. Christopher Fund to help truck drivers in need.
