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News, State

Ticket quotas targeted in multiple states

State legislators in three statehouses are taking action intended to eliminate policing for profit via ticket-writing schemes.

News, OOIDA

OOIDA’s tour trailer stops at TopGun Largecar Shootout

Marty Ellis and OOIDA’s tour trailer are headed for a big party at the TopGun Largecar Shootout truck show in Rantoul, Ill. Check it out.

Coronavirus, News

U.S. extends restrictions on cross-border travel from Canada

As Canada decides to ease cross-border travel from the U.S. because of the coronavirus, the U.S. extends its travel ban from Canada.

Federal, News, OOIDA

Current driver training standards: ‘Absolute lunacy’

OOIDA President Todd Spencer called the lack of current driver trainer standards “absolutely lunacy” at a recent trucking roundtable forum.

Analysis, News

Teamsters establish a beachhead at XPO

The Teamsters have finally broken through and established union representation at XPO, the largest LTL carrier in the nation.

News

May’s cross-border freight hit record high increase set in April

Cross-border freight hit another milestone in May by setting the record for largest year-to-year increase, correcting pandemic disruptions.

Federal, News, OOIDA

After MCSAC, focus shifts to Driver Subcommittee input on retention issues

After two days of MCSAC meetings covering driver retention, recruitment and technology, more driver input will be sought next week.

News, State

Maine voters to decide on transportation bonds

A question on the fall ballot in Maine will ask voters whether to again use millions in bonds for transportation work around the state.

Federal, News, OOIDA

Coalition amps up pressure to stop any increase to minimum insurance

A diverse coalition is targeting Senators in an effort to prevent the addition of a minimum insurance increase on motor carriers to the highway bill.

News

Natural disasters causing highway closures across nation, including I-70 in Colorado

Mudslides, wildfires and heavy rain are causing major problems on roadways, including the closure of I-70 in Colorado with a time-consuming detour.