Federal, News
FMCSA plans registration modernization meeting for May 29
In an attempt to deter fraud and improve an outdated system, FMCSA is working toward modernizing the registration process.
Listen Now
Podcast: Will the free market solve truck parking?
Tyson Fisher brings us an update on the truck parking crisis, including plans for tens of thousands of paid truck parking spaces nationwide.
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News, State
Ohio bill could result in reduced cost of insuring certain CDL holders
Talks continue at the Ohio statehouse about a bill that could reduce the cost of insuring young commercial drivers in the state. The House Insurance Committee this fall has heard testimony on three separate occasions for a bill to figure out how to reduce the cost of insuring young commercial drivers. Sponsored by Rep. Niraj […]
Federal, News
Stakeholders state their case during EPA public hearing on glider kits
The Environmental Protection Agency held a public hearing on Monday, Dec. 4, regarding emissions requirements for glider kits. Dozens of stakeholders spoke to a panel in Washington, D.C., making arguments for or against a proposed rule to repeal current emissions regulations that include glider kits. In a public hearing where approximately 60 speakers weighed in, […]
Federal, News
Truckers rally nationwide against ELD mandate
From truck stops to statehouses around the nation, groups of truckers took to the streets to raise awareness with lawmakers and the general public about the negative impacts they foresee from an upcoming electronic logging device mandate. More than 40 locations from California to New York were slated to have events as part of a […]
Features, OOIDA Member
Snows try to keep spirit of ‘old-school truckers’ alive
Introduced to trucking by his older brother, Daniel Snow was in love from the start. “It was such a neat feeling to get behind the wheel of that old 1977 Freightliner cabover,” Snow said. “The feel of handling the rig was great. And the admiration people had for a professional truck driver back then was […]
OOIDA
OOIDA recognizes drivers for safe driving records
OOIDA recently announced honorees in the Association’s Safe Driving Award program. The following drivers have been recognized by the Association for truck driving excellence: Eddie Ray Hood of Muncie, Ind., has been recognized for 32 years of safe, accident-free driving. Harold E. Parker of Pensacola, Fla., has been recognized for 27 years of safe, accident-free […]
Federal, News
Trafficking bills, one with a lifetime CDL ban, make progress in the House
Two bills targeting human trafficking are on the move in the U.S. House of Representatives. One of the bills specifically targets CDL holders involved in trafficking. The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed the two trafficking bills out of committee on a voice vote during a markup on Thursday, Nov. 30. HR3814, the No Human […]
Equipment, News
Dealership claims erroneous tax on DPFs adds nearly $1,000 to cost of trucks
A lawsuit regarding the costs of diesel particulate filters has made its way to an appellate court. Filed by a truck dealership, the company argues that the 12 percent federal excise tax on truck and trailer sales should not apply to DPFs, which adds approximately $8,000 to the retail sales price of each truck before […]
OOIDA
OOIDA’s Truckers for Troops 2017 campaign tops $46,000
The numbers are in, and the 2017 edition of OOIDA’s Truckers for Troops campaign raised more than $46,424 to support U.S. military personnel at home and abroad. Funds were raised during a week-long campaign. The total tops last year’s $42,000 mark. More than 3,000 members participated in the event, which ran from Nov. 13 through […]
Federal, News
EPA public hearing on glider kits set for Dec. 4
A public hearing regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed rule to repeal emissions requirements for glider kits is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 4 in Washington, D.C. The hearing is scheduled for 10 a.m. EST and will be at 1201 Constitution Ave. N.W. in Washington, D.C. In a summary of the rule, the repeal is based […]
Opinion
The three levels of bonehead
Boneheads. They’re out there. Not just any boneheads, but boneheads about OOIDA. These boneheads are specialists. I know of them from Jon Osburn, OOIDA’s ambassador at large. Jon and his faithful guard-dog, Sassi, visit truck stops all over the country in the Spirit of the American Trucker, a beautiful Western Star and OOIDA’s information trailer. […]
