News, OOIDA
OOIDA lends support in aftermath of Key Bridge collapse
OOIDA has had conversations with agencies to offer any assistance possible regarding the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore.
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Podcast: Feds prepare to take action in wake of bridge collapse
The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after being struck by a container ship. That raises questions and concerns about what’s next.
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OOIDA
OOIDA’s tour trailer hears Spokane, Wash, calling
OOIDA’s tour trailer next stops in Spokane, Wash. Skipper Jon Osburn hopes you stop by and share notes about what you’re seeing on the road.
News, OOIDA Member
Meet TA & Petro’s Citizen Driver 2020 honorees
The seventh annual TravelCenters of America’s Citizen Driver 2020 results were announced live on the Dave Nemo radio show Tuesday. Meet the winners.
Fuel prices, News
Federal report shows diesel fuel prices rising
The U.S. average price for a gallon of diesel fuel went up a penny from one week ago, according to a federal report. Another index refutes that, though.
Coronavirus, Federal, News
FMCSA temporarily waives certain pre-employment testing requirements
FMCSA granted a waiver that will eliminate some of the burdens for employers wanting to rehire truckers who were recently laid off or furloughed.
Crime & Courts
Ryder faces securities lawsuit for misrepresenting truck values
A class action lawsuit filed by shareholders accuses Ryder of overstating the value of its truck assets, which caused stocks to plummet upon discovery.
News, State, Truck Parking
WYDOT estimates 80 truck parking spaces lost by rest area closures
Truckers will lose roughly 80 spaces as Wyoming closes 10 rest areas due to revenue shortfalls from COVID-19, WYDOT says.
OOIDA, Truck Shows
Todd Spencer talks history of owner-ops, OOIDA at ATHS
As part of the American Truck Historical Society’s first-ever virtual convention, OOIDA President Todd Spencer gave a talk about the Association’s history.
News
May’s job loss in trucking not as bad as April, signaling a rebound
The latest employment report reveals that industries are suffering less as state economies slowly reopens, including only a modest job loss in trucking.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA’s tour trailer heads to Missoula, Mont.
Having crossed the Continental Divide, OOIDA’s tour trailer stops in Missoula, Mont., before heading to Spokane, Wash. Be sure to stop by if you are nearby.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA video discusses good and bad of INVEST in America Act
OOIDA leaders released a video on Thursday, June 4 to discuss what they liked and didn’t like about the INVEST in America Act.