News
OOIDA encourages support of bill to stop freight fraud
A bipartisan bill introduced in the House on Wednesday, May 22 aims to fight back against freight fraud, and OOIDA is lending its support.
Listen Now
Podcast: Volvo pioneers a possible replacement for diesel
It’s called hydrotreated vegetable oil – something entirely different from biodiesel and similar to the diesel you run in your truck now.
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Federal, News
FMCSA pitches some changes to vision standards
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is proposing a rule that would update its vision standards for some individuals.
Opinion
AV manufacturers need to abandon the word ‘self-driving’
The autonomous vehicle industry is functioning mostly unregulated, and one word encapsulates a problem with that: self-driving.
News, State
Wyoming bill would implement road user charge
A new bill at the Wyoming statehouse would begin the process of relying less on fuel tax collection in favor of a road user charge.
Business, Products & Services
Atlanta, Houston topped 2020 freight markets, DAT says
Atlanta and Houston led the 2020 dry van, reefer and flatbed freight markets. DAT predicts a shift with North America’s pandemic recovery.
News, Truck Parking
Georgia Freight and Logistics report addresses trucking issues
The Georgia Freight and Logistics report addresses key issues like truck parking and congestion, but also buys into the driver shortage myth.
Fuel prices
Diesel prices still climbing
The price per gallon of diesel has increased for 10 straight weeks, says a federal report. The Lower Atlantic region saw the biggest bump.
Federal, News
North Dakota committees meet to discuss truck size and weight legislation
North Dakota is considering legislation to allow trucks longer than doubles or triples on state highways and interstates.
Federal, News
NHTSA announces expansion of automated vehicle transparency program
NHTSA announced during a virtual news conference on Jan. 11 that it was expanding an automated vehicle transparency initiative.
News
Safety laws report calls for more truck regulations
In its annual Roadmap of State Highway Safety Laws, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety want more trucking regs, including speed limiters.
OOIDA
OOIDA’s tour trailer begins California tour in Corning
A five-stop California tour for OOIDA’s tour trailer starts in Corning. Say hi to skipper Jon Osburn. Tell him what you’ve been seeing.
