Breaking, News
New Jersey offers clarification on minimum insurance law
A New Jersey law that requires motor carriers in the state to carry at least $1.5 million in liability insurance takes effect in July.
Listen Now
Podcast: Bill would mandate drivers in autonomous trucks
A California bill mandating drivers in autonomous trucks is making another run at passage in California – despite a veto last year.
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News, OOIDA
Big Spring, Texas, is the next stop for the OOIDA tour trailer
Marty Ellis next takes the OOIDA tour trailer to Big Spring, Texas. Driver buzz has been about supply issues and the tragic Denver crash.
News, OOIDA
Win some OOIDA swag
The first “Live From Exit 24” of 2022 will feature a trucking trivia contest complete with prizes for listeners who answer correctly.
News, State
Wintry weather may cause travel delays over the weekend
From coast to coast, wintry weather is causing problems for travelers, with the Northeast getting hit the hardest with heavy snowfall.
Coronavirus, Federal, News
Conservative justices appear leery of OSHA vaccine rule
Several members of the U.S. Supreme Court questioned the need for OSHA’s vaccine rule during a special hearing on Friday, Jan. 7.
News
Trucking job growth hits a snag in December
After several months of strong employment growth, the number of vacant trucking jobs being filled is starting to get smaller.
OOIDA
Feb. 1 is the deadline for the OOIDA scholarship
Those interested in applying for an OOIDA Mary Johnston Scholarship have until Feb. 1 to do so. The program started in 1998.
Federal, Safety & Security
Webinar to go over new out-of-service criteria set
New CVSA out-of-service criteria are set to go into effect April 1. A webinar to go over the changes is planned for Jan. 20.
Analysis, Business, Equipment, News
Has trucking finally found the automated holy grail?
Two truckload companies are offering the panacea of trucking automation, promising almost anything a driver could want.
Federal, News, OOIDA
FMCSA takes step toward under-21 apprenticeship program
The FMCSA is taking a procedural step toward creating an apprenticeship pilot program for under-21 drivers. Time to comment is five days.
News, State
Washington state bill seeks to address truck parking shortage
A Washington state bill would provide tax incentives for private industry to add truck parking options around the state and at ports.
