Federal, News
FMCSA appoints acting administrator
Vinn White has been named FMCSA’s new acting leader, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced on Tuesday, June 25.
Listen Now
Podcast: When will the trucking turnaround arrive?
David Spencer of Arrive Logistics discusses some of the factors that feed into the trucking slump and when the industry may turn around.
The Latest
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.
