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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Federal, News
Resolutions would overturn DOL’s worker classification rule
Lawmakers have initiated efforts in the House and Senate to overturn the U.S. Department of Labor’s new worker classification rule.
Federal, News
NHTSA to consider drunk driving tech on new cars
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is considering requiring technology on new passenger vehicles to prevent drunk driving.
News, Truck Parking
Iowa adds restrooms for truckers at two scale locations
Iowa State Patrol opens restrooms for truckers at two scale locations. Here’s where you can find the new facilities.
Crime & Courts, News
ExxonMobil drops lawsuit challenging denial of trucking operation
Shortly after selling its Southern California asset, ExxonMobil is abandoning a lawsuit to restart operations by using trucks to haul oil.
News, State
Texas declares wildfire emergency
Wildfires continue to devastate Texas, with reports of more than 1 million acres burned as of Tuesday morning. An emergency is in place.
Opinion
Here come the driverless trucks – or not
Driverless trucks are coming. Or at least that’s what they say. Find out what Land Line’s John Bendel says about the latest prediction.
News
Truck Leasing Task Force meeting scheduled at MATS
FMCSA announced that the Truck Leasing Task Force’s next meeting will be March 21 at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky.
Federal, News
Overregulation hurts small businesses, congressman says
Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minn., believes overregulation can be devastating to small businesses. That’s why he’s introduced the Prove It Act.
Opinion
Driverless trucks will not solve the trucking industry’s problems
Some stakeholders are relying on driverless trucks to solve systemic problems within the industry. However, solutions are already available.
News, OOIDA, Safety & Security
Goodyear announces winners of 2023 Highway Hero Award
Two truckers win award celebrating drivers who “act selflessly for the good of others.” Here’s what they did to be named Highway Heroes.