News, Safety & Security
Higher truck driver pay linked to fewer crashes
A researcher’s body of work has quantified what truckers have intuitively known for decades: Better truck driver pay will lead to safer highways.
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Podcast: Efforts designed to combat highway protests
A handful of states are considering measures that are meant to deter protesters from exercising their First Amendment rights on highways.
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Fuel prices, News
Diesel prices continue to seesaw
Diesel numbers were up – and down – according to a weekly report from the Energy Information Administration released on Nov. 15.
Crime & Courts, News, State
U.S. Supreme Courts wants solicitor general to weigh in on AB5
The Supreme Court asked the solicitor general to weigh in on a case involving California’s Assembly Bill 5.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA Board nomination forms hit mailboxes
The time to nominate candidates for the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association’s Board of Directors begins now.
Federal, News
Obama-era trailer emissions standards reversed
Trailer manufacturers will not have to adhere to stricter emissions standards after a court found agencies overstepped their boundaries.
News, OOIDA
The OOIDA tour trailer stops in Kingman, Ariz.
Marty Ellis stops in Kingman, Ariz., for a couple of days before venturing to Las Vegas. Tell him what’s on your mind if you’re in the area.
Analysis, News
Latest truck-involved fatal crash data questions safety regulations
FMCSA’s recently published truck-involved fatal crash data for 2019 contradicts claims of fatigue being a factor and ELDs improving safety.
Coronavirus, Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA to labor secretary: All truck drivers should be exempt from vaccine rule
U.S. labor secretary said recently that OSHA’s COVID-19 rule won’t apply to most truckers. OOIDA says all truckers should be exempt.
Federal, News, OOIDA
‘Live From Exit 24’ dives into infrastructure bill
“Live From Exit 24” is back with a look at recently passed infrastructure bill. Share your thoughts on the bill by calling 317-67-OOIDA.
Business, Products & Services
TravelCenters of America, Mobil Delvac donate $50K to Folds of Honor
Truck stop operators TravelCenters of America and engine oil maker Mobil Delvac again team up to support families of fallen veterans.
Crime & Courts, News
Americans with Disabilities Act interferes with FMCSRs, trucking company argues
A trucking company is fighting allegations of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act, arguing in part complying could violate FMCSA regulations.
