News
DRIVE Act speeds up while speed limiter proposal slows down?
The DRIVE Act is gaining support as rumblings build that FMCSA’s speed limiter proposal may not be released in 2024.
Listen Now
Podcast: Truckers on board discuss driver training, fraud, EVs and more
What needs to be done to improve driver training? It was one of several topics – including fraud, EVs and more – discussed by OOIDA’s Board.
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Truck Parking
The Parking Zone – February 2019
Winter weather wreaked havoc for truckers this month, but amid the parking woes that came from the snow and ice was some good news in truck parking as well.
Truck Shows
Time’s running out to sign up for free tickets to MATS 2019
The deadline to sign up for free tickets to the 2019 Mid-America Truck Show is Thursday, Feb. 28. The annual truck show will be March 28-30 at the Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville. The Kentucky Exposition Center is at the junction of Interstate 65 and Interstate 264. Attendees must be or accompany someone employed in the […]
News, State
Truckers stranded for hours in Idaho snow
Ignoring signs closing Highway 20 in Idaho on Sunday because of snow led to a number of motorists – cars and trucks – stranded for more than two days.
Federal, News
House transportation committee split on climate change-related issues
Historically bipartisan, the Transportation and Infrastructure committee was less agreeable on infrastructure issues related to climate change.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA fires back against bills to lower age for truck drivers
OOIDA urges lawmakers to oppose letting 18-year-olds drive in interstate commerce, saying it’d create safety concerns for the new drivers and the traveling public.
Opinion
The George Washington Bridge nightmare and how we got here
The American Transportation Institute says New York City’s George Washington Bridge is America’s worst traffic choke point. The problem has been building for decades.
Crime & Courts, Federal, News
Seventh Circuit weighs whether obesity should be included under ADA
A former bus driver for the Chicago Transit Authority a jury to hear his lawsuit alleging he was wrongfully terminated because he is obese.
News, State
States pursue or approve red-light, speed camera rule changes
State legislatures around the country continue to discuss and take action on the use of automated red-light or speed cameras to ticket drivers.
Fuel prices, News
Higher diesel fuel prices reign across the U.S.
A gallon of diesel fuel on average costs a few cents more in every region of the U.S. than a week ago, according to the federal EIA.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA testifies in support of Missouri towing bill
OOIDA’s Mike Matousek recently testified in support of two Missouri bills to add consumer protections for truckers forced to have their tractor-trailer towed.
