Business, Products & Services
Problems with Rand McNally ELDs reported to OOIDA
Some Rand McNally ELD users are reporting problems today. OOIDA is fielding reports of limited functionality and advises going to paper logs.
Listen Now
Crash spurs effort to toughen CDL standards
Massachusetts’ governor wants tougher rules for trucks, including higher CDL standards – an idea spurred by a 2019 crash that killed seven.
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, when the first reports came out of China.
News, State
Pennsylvania revises ‘Steer Clear’ law
A new law in Pennsylvania addresses concern about safety on the state’s roadways via revisions to the “Steer Clear” rule.
Federal
Truckers have until Nov. 18 to submit comments on broker transparency
Truckers are encouraged to submit comments to FMCSA on OOIDA’s broker transparency petition as the deadline is just days away
News, OOIDA
‘Live From Exit 24’ offers more election analysis
OOIDA President Todd Spencer and Executive Vice President Lewie Pugh join host Mike Matousek on the Nov. 18 episode of “Live From Exit 24.”
Features
Remembering the ‘R’ in YRC
YRC recently announced it will change its name back to Yellow. Land Line’s John Bendel recalls almost working for Roadway, the “R” in YRC.
Tolls
Florida task force M-CORES report finds no ‘specific need’ for toll roads
Final reports for Florida’s M-CORES toll project has been sent to the governor, and all three reports could not justify a need for the tolls.
Equipment
Thousands of Freightliner/Western Star trucks recalled for clutch assembly issue
A Daimler Trucks recall over a clutch assembly issue affects thousands of Freightliner and Western Star trucks of various models.
News
Brent Spence Bridge remains closed after fiery truck crash
Truckers will need to find an alternate route on I-75 at the Kentucky/Ohio border as the Brent Spence Bridge remains closed indefinitely.
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, when the first reports came out of China.
News, State
Texas state lawmaker wants to increase fuel tax
A Texas state lawmaker wants to increase the fuel excise tax for the first time in 30 years. The bill would also authorize future increases.
Truck Parking
Truck parking meeting to reveal updated Jason’s Law survey
Open to the public, the next National Coalition on Truck Parking meeting will reveal results of the latest version of Jason’s Law survey.
