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News, OOIDA

Nominations are due soon for OOIDA’s Board of Directors

Nomination forms for OOIDA’s Board of Directors were sent in November. The deadline for nominations is Dec. 31.

Equipment

Freightliner and Western Star trucks recalled for noncompliant tires

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain Freightliner and Western Star trucks with tires that fail to meet federal standards.

News, State

Michigan House approves reciprocity with Wisconsin for certain loads

Michigan House lawmakers have endorsed a reciprocity package for timber haulers who cross the state’s border with Wisconsin.

Opinion

OOIDA’s message of no driver shortage hits mainstream

OOIDA has said for years that there isn’t a driver shortage. Amid a supply chain crisis, mainstream media started listening.

Driver Fitness, News

St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund doing its part to prevent diabetes

St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund is offering two types of diabetes prevention programs at no cost to professional drivers.

News

Study suggests owner-operators more satisfied with job than company drivers

A study by the American Transportation Research Institute suggests owner-operators are earning more and happier with their job role.

Coronavirus, Fuel prices, News

EIA outlook more uncertain than normal

EIA’s latest short-term energy outlook was released on Dec. 7, and the identification of the COVID-19 omicron variant raises uncertainty.

News, State

Wisconsin bill would bring red-light cameras to Milwaukee

A bill in the Wisconsin Legislature is touted to address reckless driving in Milwaukee via use of red-light and speed cameras.

Coronavirus, Federal, News

Court puts nationwide hold on federal contractor vaccine rule

A mandate for federal contractors to receive the COVID-19 vaccine is on hold following an order issued by a federal judge on Tuesday, Dec. 7.

OOIDA

The OOIDA tour trailer heads to Texas, then OKC

This weekend, Marty Ellis and the OOIDA tour trailer have stops in Sweetwater, Texas, and Oklahoma City, Okla. Stop by and check in.