Federal, News, State
FMCSA denies Florida agency’s exemption from CDL testing rules
FMCSA has denied a Florida agency’s request for an exemption from regulations that require the CDL skills tests be completed in succession.
Listen Now
Podcast: Crashes, drugs, fraud and parking on agenda for FMCSA forum
An FMCSA Research Forum is coming up next week, and what comes out of it could have a significant impact on your life as a truck driver.
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News
Cross-border freight remains near record high levels in August
August was another good month for cross-border freight, experiencing a sixth straight year-to-year increase, including increases in truck freight.
OOIDA
OOIDA talks supply chain on ‘Glenn Beck Program’
OOIDA’s Lewie Pugh told conservative broadcaster Glenn Beck that the problems with the supply chain have nothing to do with a shortage of truck drivers.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA tour trailer rolls into Fargo, N.D.
Fargo, N.D., is the next stop for Marty Ellis and the OOIDA tour trailer. Stop by and let Marty know what you are seeing on the highway.
Fuel prices, News
Diesel story stays the same
Rising prices continue to be the norm, according to the weekly diesel report from the Energy Information Administration released Oct. 25.
Federal, News
U.S. DOT audit reveals problems with FMCSA’s cybersecurity
An investigation into the FMCSA’s web servers showed that the agency’s information technology infrastructure was vulnerable to attack.
News
Universal Logistics illegally fired truckers for unionizing
The National Labor Relations Board found Universal Logistics closed a facility and fired dozens of truckers as retaliation for joining a union.
Opinion
Truckers give fleets ideas on how to fix turnover problem
Large carriers say they need more truck drivers. Truckers point to a lack of compensation and job stressors, such as not being able to find a place to park.
Elections, News, State
Texas ballot to include transportation bond question
Voters in Texas will decide next week whether to authorize transportation bonds for road and bridge work throughout the state.
OOIDA
OOIDA offers educational resources to help truckers be successful
You might be surprised by the many educational resources OOIDA offers on its website and YouTube channel to help truckers be successful.
News
Online calculator reveals increased congestion from highway expansions
Highway expansions may seem better than tolls to relieve congestion, but an online tool shows congestion increases for any given expansion.
