Federal, News
FMCSA plans registration modernization meeting for May 29
In an attempt to deter fraud and improve an outdated system, FMCSA is working toward modernizing the registration process.
Listen Now
Podcast: Will the free market solve truck parking?
Tyson Fisher brings us an update on the truck parking crisis, including plans for tens of thousands of paid truck parking spaces nationwide.
The Latest
Federal, News, OOIDA
Medical Review Board proposes increasing vision standards for monocular CMV drivers
FMCSA’s Medical Review Board recommends increasing the vision standards for monocular drivers from 70- to 120-degrees, per a new report.
News, State
The ‘need to knows’ of voter registration
Voter registration is the first step to ensure your voice is heard on important issues and races at all levels of government.
News, State, Tolls
SR 400 express lanes project in Georgia in limbo indefinitely
Georgia’s SR 400 express lanes toll project is being delayed a second time after GDOT deemed the private contractor’s price too high.
Elections, News
Absentee voting provides big benefit to professional drivers
Absentee voting provides professional drivers a must-have method to ensure your voice is heard at home on Election Day.
Federal, News, OOIDA
Lawsuit over hours of service remains in abeyance
A lawsuit over the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s changes to the hours of service will remain in abeyance for at least a couple more months.
News, OOIDA
The OOIDA tour trailer heads to Rogers, Minn.
TA & Petro Citizen Driver Marty Ellis, skipper of the OOIDA tour trailer, plans to stop by the TA that is dedicated to him in Rogers, Minn.
News, State
California’s Clean Truck Fund to take a third of truckers’ income
A member of the Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners suggested that the Clean Truck Fund is “devastating” truckers and their families.
Federal, News, State
Zero-emission trucks addressed at SC Ports and U.S. House
South Carolina Ports received $1.3 million for zero-emission trucks, while a House bill seeks to allocate $500 million for a voucher program.
News, OOIDA
Truck to Success preview on the next ‘Live From Exit 24’
“Live From Exit 24” returns on Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. Central with a detailed look at OOIDA’s Truck to Success course, scheduled for October.
Opinion
Increases to driver pay drive inflation, ATA says
The same ATA perpetuating the driver shortage fraud also opposes the only sure way to get more drivers behind the wheel – better driver pay.