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.
Listen Now
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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Equipment, Opinion
Pack ’em, then stack ’em: the future of trucking, according to Volvo Trucks
Volvo Trucks has shown us the future of trucking. And you could say that future looks very … vertically integrated, contributing editor John Bendel reports.
State
UPDATED: States shuffle dates for primary elections
The novel coronavirus is affecting efforts to shape the fall ballots across the country. States already are taking steps to change dates of primaries.
State
Florida governor orders border checkpoints
Florida has set up border checkpoints at its borders on I-95 and I-10 to enforce a COVID-19 order on travelers. Commercial trucks don’t have to stop.
Equipment
Thousands of Navistar trucks recalled for brake light issue
Navistar is recalling thousands of certain International trucks due to an issue with the brake light switch, according to NHTSA.
State
Total statewide stay-at-home orders now at 38
Alaska, Colorado, North Carolina, Rhode Island and Utah all have some form of a stay-at-home order, while Pennsylvania added more counties to its list.
State, Truck Parking
PennDOT reopens five more rest areas, 28 in total
PennDOT has reopened five more rest areas, leaving only two closed after the department closed all 30 rest areas in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
State
UPDATED: Montana, New Hampshire, Kansas issue stay-at-home orders
Montana and New Hampshire are the latest states to issue stay-at-home orders for residents. Meanwhile, Pennsylvania added nine more counties to its list.
Federal
House passes $2 trillion emergency relief package
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a $2 trillion relief package to help Americans, small businesses and industries affected by COVID-19 pandemic.
Opinion, Products & Services
Good news keeps on rollin’ – just like the truckers
Showers, parking and free breakfast burritos – not quite heaven, but good news nonetheless as we keep truckin’ and dealing with this COVID-19 mess.
State
Colorado lawmakers OK changes for highway speed limits, truck permits
The Colorado General Assembly has taken action to increase speeds on certain state highways. Other changes could be coming for certain truck permits.