Federal, News
Rep. Collins: Minimum insurance increase would ‘destroy’ trucking
A bill that would increase carriers’ minimum insurance to $5 million would “destroy the trucking industry,” a member of Congress said.
Listen Now
Podcast: Is renewable diesel an alternative to electric?
A new American Transportation Research Institute report includes promising data on renewable diesel. Jeff Short explains the details.
The Latest
Coronavirus, Federal, News, OOIDA
Bill would exempt truckers from COVID-19 vaccine mandate
A bill introduced by Sen. Marsha Blackburn and supported by OOIDA would exempt truckers and other essential workers from a COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
News, State
New left lane rules go in effect in multiple states
The state of Oklahoma is the latest state to take action to bolster rules for left lane use. Oklahoma is the fourth state to act this year.
News, OOIDA, State
OOIDA to California: Adding truck parking will help supply chain
If California wants to fix problems with the supply chain, OOIDA said the state should start focusing on the needs of truck drivers.
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.