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.
News, State
West Virginia roads to receive $150 million in surplus funds
The West Virginia Legislature has approved routing $150 million in surplus funds for roads and bridges across the state.
Crime & Courts
Repair shop owes $27M after tire flew off truck, killing motorcyclist
Two trucking companies are off the hook after a judge found Sunrise Tire and Lube Services liable for a fatal crash involving a detached tire.
News, OOIDA
Watch a preview of 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. Watch a free preview on cost of operations.
Truck Parking
Minneapolis City Council approves truck parking ban ordinance
After much debate, amendments and public comments from residents and stakeholders, Minneapolis is moving forward with its truck parking ban.
News, Products & Services
Oregon trucker seeks class-action status for lawsuit over Philips CPAP recall
An Oregon trucker is filing a class-action lawsuit against Royal Philips due to a recall of the company’s CPAP and BiPAP devices.
News
Puerto Rico truckers end strike; rates to increase by 35%
After a two-day strike, Puerto Rico truckers have agreed to return to work after the central government agreed to increase rates by 35%.
News, OOIDA
Insurance questions answered on the next ‘Live From Exit 24’
“Live From Exit 24” returns July 28. Host Mike Matousek welcomes Travis Ginest, OOIDA Senior Claims Counsel for the hourlong conversation.
Crime & Courts
FedEx Freight settles racial discrimination lawsuit
After more than three years in litigation, FedEx Freight has reached a settlement with a former driver who alleged racial discrimination.
News, Truck Shows
New and improved Shell Rotella SuperRigs on tap
The 39th annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs is scheduled for July 29-31 in Hampshire, Ill. This year’s event will offer some exciting changes.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA: Improving highway safety shouldn’t fall to trucks alone
Improving highway safety should be a shared responsibility of every vehicle on the road, not just trucks, OOIDA President Todd Spencer said.
