News
Move toward electric trucks ‘ignores operational realities’
The EPA’s efforts toward electric trucks are unworkable and ignore operational realities, a trucking executive told a House subcommittee.
Listen Now
Podcast: Truckers on board discuss driver training, fraud, EVs and more
What needs to be done to improve driver training? It was one of several topics – including fraud, EVs and more – discussed by OOIDA’s Board.
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Crime & Courts
Lease-purchase agreement center of truckers’ misclassification lawsuit
Truckers for Premier Trading and Transportation are claiming that a lease-purchase agreement cornered them into being misclassified as contractors.
News
American Truck Historical Society launches hall of fame
The ATIL Hall of Fame was created by the ATHS as a new home for industry achievement awards and to recognize trucking leaders and icons.
OOIDA
The new skipper of OOIDA’s tour trailer heads to California, Mo.
The first stop for Marty Ellis as skipper of OOIDA’s tour trailer is the brand-new Crossroads Truck Meet on April 17 in California, Mo.
Federal, News
IRS issues temporary increase to meal deduction for businesses
The IRS has issued guidance expanding the meal deduction percentage for business expenses on food and drink at restaurants.
Opinion
Beware the ‘Zoom Zombie’?
What’s a Zoom Zombie? A means to gin up publicity for an insurance company with an interesting twist on who it will or will not cover.
News
Report names Interstate 95 in Miami most stressful highway
Interstate 95 in Miami tops the list of most stressful roads compiled by Fleet Logging, with Rhode Island the most stressful state to drive in.
News, State
Minnesota transportation funding plans differ on fuel tax
Pursuit of a transportation funding plan in Minnesota has differing views on whether to raise the fuel tax, or rely on existing revenue.
Business, Products & Services
Rates ease as truckers shift to the spot market
High truckload rates draw drivers to the spot market, with five loads per available van on DAT MembersEdge. Flatbed and reefer ratios slid a bit.
Federal, News
HAULS Act gaining steam in U.S. Senate
Support for the HAULS Act, which would expand hours-of-service exemptions for ag haulers, is growing in the Senate.
Federal, News
Truck parking bill receives attention at House hearing
Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn., touted the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act during a House T&I Committee hearing.
