News
DRIVE Act speeds up while speed limiter proposal slows down?
The DRIVE Act is gaining support as rumblings build that FMCSA’s speed limiter proposal may not be released in 2024.
Listen Now
Podcast: Truckers on board discuss driver training, fraud, EVs and more
What needs to be done to improve driver training? It was one of several topics – including fraud, EVs and more – discussed by OOIDA’s Board.
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News, State
Pennsylvania House endorses bill to ease truck driver apportioned registrations
A bill halfway through the Pennsylvania statehouse would require the state transportation department to stagger apportioned registrations.
Opinion
The ports of L.A. and Long Beach: ‘Move your freight or else’
The ports of L.A. and Long Beach have begun fining companies for containers lingering at ports. What if the $100 fine was 10 times a much?
News, OOIDA
‘Live From Exit 24’ revisits broker issues
“Live From Exit 24” is back this week to take another look at broker-related topics. Share your thoughts by calling 317-67-OOIDA.
Federal, News
Congress passes another short-term extension of FAST ACT
Unable to agree on a budget reconciliation bill, Congress again kicked the can down the road regarding the nation’s infrastructure.
Federal, News, Safety & Security
U.S. DOT plans increased safety measures after latest findings
Data released on Oct. 28 by the U.S. Department of Transportation show the highest six-month spike in traffic fatalities ever recorded.
News, OOIDA
Success means having a plan
The OOIDA Foundation’s Truck to Success course was held over three days in Blue Springs, Mo., as a way to give attendees a path to success.
News, OOIDA
The OOIDA tour trailer stops in South Dakota for Halloween
Marty Ellis and the OOIDA tour trailer will spend Halloween at the TA Express in Summit, S.D. Have any Halloween trucking stories to share?
Features, Truck Shows
Nate Lawrence takes his fandom to the next level
Nate Lawrence’s fandom of the ’80s movie “Maximum Overdrive” led to him build a replica of the “Green Goblin” truck. It was unveiled at GBATS.
Elections, News, State
Texas locales to decide Nov. 2 on transportation questions
Voters in Texas locales around the state will decide next week whether to use taxes or bonds to aid transportation work.
Truck Parking
The Parking Zone – October 2021
October was a mixed bag of truck parking news, with some states adding parking spaces, other states eliminating spaces and several new truck stops.
