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Brent Spence Bridge reopens all lanes to traffic

Nearly a year to the day since the Brent Spence Bridge reopened after a six-week closure, an eight-month maintenance project is now complete.

Coronavirus, Federal, News

Labor Secretary says vaccine rule won’t apply to most truckers

OSHA released its COVID-19 rule last week. However, the Labor Secretary says the rule won’t apply to most truck drivers.

News, State

Wisconsin bill would give state’s largest city red-light cameras

A bill in the Wisconsin Legislature would permit the state’s largest city to use red-light and speed cameras to ticket drivers.

News, OOIDA

The OOIDA tour trailer heads south to Amarillo, Texas

Marty Ellis and the OOIDA tour trailer stop next in Amarillo, Texas. Drivers have had a lot to say about port problems.

News

More truckers hired in October, but will they stay?

The latest numbers from the government show an increase in employment for the trucking sector, but other employment metrics remain poor.

Crime & Courts, Equipment, News

Nikola expects to settle SEC probe for $125M, founder to pay bill

Hydrogen-fueled truck company Nikola is settling an SEC investigation over alleged fraud and expects its founder and former CEO to pay the tab.

Federal, News, OOIDA

MCSAC to tackle driver retention again in December

OOIDA President Todd Spencer, who serves on the FMCSA advisory panel, said truck drivers often find the benefits aren’t worth the sacrifices.

Business, Products & Services

Truck stops offer meals, thanks on Veterans Day

The Big Three major truck stop chains in the U.S. plan to salute U.S. military veterans on Veterans Day by giving them free food.

News, OOIDA

OOIDA’s 15th annual Truckers for Troops campaign is next week

The 15th annual Truckers for Troops campaign starts Nov. 8 and runs all week. So far, the effort has raised nearly $700,000 to aid veterans.

News, OOIDA

The OOIDA tour trailer heads to Oklahoma City, Okla.

Marty Ellis and the OOIDA tour trailer head to Oklahoma City, Okla. Drivers tell him supply chain inefficiencies are top of mind now.