Federal, News
Trucking industry seeks answers amid marijuana rescheduling proposal
The federal government wants to reschedule marijuana, creating confusion among federally regulated entities, including the trucking industry.
Listen Now
Podcast: Ryder says transitioning to electric will cost some big bucks
How much will it cost the industry to convert to electric? One company has taken a look at the issue and thinks it has an answer.
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Elections, News, State
Colorado elections include transportation questions
Colorado’s statewide election is coming up, and two locales have questions that cover transportation funding to benefit road and bridge work.
Federal, News, OOIDA
Emission standards must not price truckers out of business, OOIDA says
Mandates on emission standards for heavy-duty trucks must wait until the technology is “affordable and reliable,” OOIDA recently told some senators.
Analysis, News
Norfolk Southern puts LTL freight on rails
Norfolk Southern’s new Thoroughbred Freight Transfer service is based on an old idea: putting LTL freight on rails instead of trucks.
Elections, News, State
Seven Georgia counties to decide next week on transportation tax
Nov. 2 ballots in seven Georgia counties will include a question about whether to authorize or renew a transportation tax.
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.