Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA continues push for truck parking in infrastructure package
OOIDA is pleased the Senate’s infrastructure package doesn’t include an insurance increase. Now, OOIDA is focused on getting funding for truck parking added.
Listen Now
No room for truck parking in infrastructure bill
The bipartisan infrastructure bill lacks any truck parking money, and includes a study that could create problems for the trucking industry.
The Latest
Featured: Coronavirus, News
A coronavirus timeline: How we got here
Land Line Media provides a timeline of the events related to the coronavirus dating back to Dec. 31, 2019, when the first reports came out of China.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OTR Capital joins OOIDA to fight minimum insurance increase
OTR Capital has joined OOIDA’s fight against proposals to increase the minimum insurance requirement for motor carriers.
Crime & Courts, News
Former award-winning trucker receives 50 years for child pornography
Michael Sheeds, a former award-winning truck driver, was sentenced to 50 years in federal prison for child pornography.
Truck Shows
39th annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs is Thursday through Saturday
The 39th annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs Truck Beauty Contest is Thursday through Saturday at the Love’s Truck Stop in Hampshire, Ill.
Opinion
Leaders recognize driver retention problem; let’s fix it now
Administration leaders are speaking out about driver retention. OOIDA suggests some ways the problem can be addressed.
Coronavirus, News
A coronavirus timeline: How we got here
Land Line Media provides a timeline of the events related to the coronavirus dating back to Dec. 31, 2019, when the first reports came out of China.
News, State, Tolls
Ohio Senate approves bill to aid gateless Turnpike tolling
The Ohio Senate has moved forward legislation touted to remove a barrier to the implementation of gateless Turnpike tolls.
Crime & Courts, News
State takes $39,500 from trucker headed to an auction
A small-business trucking company owner wanted to bid on a third truck, but Arizona officials seized his money without any criminal charges.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA: Be wary of ‘predatory’ lease-purchase agreements
Before any driver signs a lease-purchase agreement with a motor carrier, they should have the contract examined by an expert.
Opinion
Let’s get a handle on the realities of driver turnover
Driver turnover and the constant flow of new drivers into the truckload industry is a public health risk and fleets must disclose real data.
Fuel prices, News
Diesel drops for first time since April 2021
The latest report from the EIA showed the national average diesel price is lower than the previous week for the first time this summer.
