Federal, News
EPA criticized for ‘torrent of regulation’
Senate Republicans criticized the EPA for “a torrent of regulation” that led to higher costs at a committee hearing on Wednesday, May 8.
Listen Now
Podcast: FMCSA to cars – time to share the road
FMCSA is undertaking a project to alert the general public about sharing the road with large trucks. OOIDA’s Jay Grimes has the details.
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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.
Business, Products & Services
PFJ seeks Road Warrior nominations through September
Pilot Flying J is seeking nominations for its 2021 Road Warrior contest. The grand-prize winner gets $10,000.
News, State
Michigan Senate approves federal transportation funding for bridges
One Michigan Senate bill would use federal funds to help the state address local transportation funding issues that include bridge work.
News
Trucking facts roundup
Trucking is a data-driven business, with scores of reports conducted each year. John Bendel sifts through some to find these trucking facts.
Truck Shows
OOIDA tour trailer heads to truck drag race event
Truck drags will be new for Marty Ellis, skipper of the OOIDA tour trailer, at the Over the Top Diesel Showdown in Onaway, Mich.
News
Fastport announces 10 finalists for Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence award
A top 10 for the Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence award was released on Sept. 1. This is the sixth year of the program.
Business, Products & Services
Load posts increase 10.6% last week, spot rates edge higher
Spot rates rose last week as load posts increased, according to DAT MembersEdge. Demand for trucks is high, and Hurricane Ida’s a wild card.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA named to American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association will be inducted into the first class of the American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame.
News, State
Georgia counties to decide this fall on transportation tax
Fall ballots in counties around Georgia will include a question about whether to authorize or renew a transportation tax.