Federal, News
High school seeks commercial learner’s permit exemption for 17-year-olds
A high school in Washington state is asking FMCSA to let its 17-year-old students acquire commercial learner’s permits.
Listen Now
Podcast: Broker financial responsibility rule is final
Brokers will now face some new, stricter financial rules – but OOIDA thinks that FMCSA should have gone much further with the regulation.
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Crime & Courts
Insurer must represent Phillips 66 in trucker’s wrongful death lawsuit
A federal court ordered an insurer to cover Phillips 66 in a trucker’s wrongful death claim involving benzene exposure from hauling gasoline.
News, State
Utah panel discusses road-use charge
In the lead-up to the 2021 session, a Utah legislative panel is discussing methods to address road funding that include a road-use charge.
Equipment, News
Four finalists named in Transition Trucking contest
Four drivers have been selected as Transition Trucking finalists. The award recognizes the top military rookie in trucking.
News, OOIDA Member
TA & Petro Citizen Driver nominations due Sept. 30
Nominations for the TA & Petro Citizen Driver award are due Sept. 30. Do you know a professional driver who should be recognized?
Federal, News, OOIDA
New hours of service go into effect
As of 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, FMCSA’s hours of service changed. The OOIDA Foundation explains the changes in a video series.
Fuel prices, News
Diesel prices dip another penny to close out September
The final weekly fuel price report for September continued the month-long trend of slow and steady declines on diesel nationwide.
Opinion, Products & Services
Sept. 29 is International Coffee Day – here are the perks to enjoy
Celebrate International Coffee Day on Sept. 29 with freebies from truck stops, restaurants, and of course, coffee shops.
Crime & Courts
Federal government files wage lawsuit against Michigan trucking company
Beline Transportation Services is being sued by the federal government in a lawsuit that is similar to wage complaints filed by individuals.
Federal, News
FMCSA taking driver panel applications until Oct. 16
The FMCSA has released information of how truckers can apply to be a part of the agency’s new commercial motor vehicle driver panel.
Federal, News
Hours-of-service changes expected to arrive on time
Starting on Tuesday, Sept. 29, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s changes to the hours-of-service regulations go into effect.