Federal, News
CDL changes would hinder safety, truckers say
Hundreds of truck drivers have spoken out against proposed changes to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s CDL requirements.
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Podcast: Expert – trucking’s inefficiencies put the burden on drivers
Whether it’s lease-purchase agreements, compensation or any number of other issues, Steve Viscelli has thoughts about how to change things.
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Features, Truck Shows
South Dakota Truck Convoy for Special Olympics set for Sept. 17-18
The S.D. Truck Convoy for Special Olympics is Sept. 17-18 in Sioux Falls. OOIDA tour trailer skipper Marty Ellis has been involved for years.
News, State
Michigan bill would close ticket quotas loophole
A new bill in the Michigan Legislature would add the state to the list of states this year to take action to eliminate ticket quotas.
News
Traffic fatalities up in first quarter despite less driving
Preliminary numbers from NHTSA reveal traffic fatalities went up in the first three months of 2021, suggesting continued risky driving behavior.
OOIDA
OOIDA tour trailer to spend Labor Day in Elgin, Ill.
After he has checked out the truck drag races in Onaway, Mich., Marty Ellis is taking the OOIDA tour trailer to Elgin, Ill., for Labor Day.
Business, Equipment, News
Newest version of Shell Starship breaks previous marks
Shell Starship 2.0 exceeded the company’s initial efforts in 2018, demonstrating a reduction in carbon emissions on a cross-country journey.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA wants to hear from drivers
The OOIDA Foundation and the American Transportation Research Institute are seeking driver input through a confidential online survey.
Federal, News
FMCSA seeks comments on National Consumer Complaint Database
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking comments about an information collection request on its National Consumer Complaint Database.
Federal, News
FMCSA explains changes to emergency declaration
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has provided some clarification to the changes in its latest COVID-19 pandemic emergency declaration.
Coronavirus, News
Employment in trucking nearing pre-pandemic levels
Nearly a year and a half since the pandemic shut down economies across the world, employment in trucking is finally close to life before COVID.
News, OOIDA
‘Live From Exit 24’ returns with CVSA discussion
“Live From Exit 24” is back Sept. 8 with a CVSA recap. Join host Mike Matousek, OOIDA Executive V.P. Lewie Pugh and guests at 7 p.m. Central.