Federal, News
Trucking industry seeks answers amid marijuana rescheduling proposal
The federal government wants to reschedule marijuana, creating confusion among federally regulated entities, including the trucking industry.
Listen Now
Podcast: Ryder says transitioning to electric will cost some big bucks
How much will it cost the industry to convert to electric? One company has taken a look at the issue and thinks it has an answer.
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Federal, News
‘From high school hallways to high-speed highways’
Pulling teenagers from high school hallways to high-speed highways is not the answer, the president of a safety group told DOT leaders.
OOIDA, Truck Shows
OOIDA’s tour trailer goes to Western Nebraska Truck Show
Marty Ellis and OOIDA’s tour trailer is headed to a truck show in western Nebraska and then several more after that. Stop by if you can.
News, State
Crash forces closure of I-16 in Georgia
Interstate 16, near mile marker 77, was closed in both directions on July 15 following a crash. A detour is in place indefinitely.
Crime & Courts
Navistar settles crash lawsuit blaming lack of optional safety features
Navistar and a dealership have settled a lawsuit alleging they are liable for a crash due to a truck not having optional crash avoidance systems.
Federal, News, OOIDA
Fighting for Truckers website gets upgraded look, more features
OOIDA’s new Fighting for Truckers website makes it easier than ever for truck drivers to connect with their lawmakers in Washington, D.C.
Truck Parking
Truck parking ban with amendments passed by Minneapolis committee
The Minneapolis City Council will once again vote on a truck parking ban. This time, amendments will address concerns raised by truckers.
News, OOIDA
The myth known as driver shortage
OOIDA’s talk show examined the reality of a driver shortage, which is actually a driver retention problem, on the July 14 show.
Federal, News, OOIDA
Insurance increase would be arbitrary, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says
A 167% insurance increase would be arbitrary and unnecessary, says the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. More than 60 groups oppose it.
News, OOIDA
Preview OOIDA’s Truck to Success course on becoming an owner-op
OOIDA’s Truck to Success course on becoming an owner-operator is set for Oct. 26-28. Get a free preview on cost of operations on July 20.
COVID-19, Crime & Courts, News
Owner of trucking company indicted for PPP loan scheme
A trucking company owner allegedly defrauded the government of more than $667,000 in PPP loan funds while facing another, unrelated federal lawsuit.