Federal, News
FMCSA wants feedback on predatory towing
FMCSA will hold a public meeting on Friday, June 21 aimed at addressing the lack of transparency regarding towing fees.
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Podcast: What you can do about the push for electric trucks
In a few years, proposed emission standards would require 25% of new trucks to be all electric. So what can you do? We’ll offer some advice.
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News, State
Another trucker stuck in Smugglers’ Notch. Seriously?
Despite increased fines and all the signs, another commercial vehicle found itself stuck on Smugglers’ Notch.
Truck Parking
Above and beyond
Cities that are causing problems for truckers regarding parking – e.g., North Bend, Wash., are getting plenty of attention in the press. But what about the municipalities that go above and beyond for the trucking industry? Surely they exist. They do, and two cities from opposite ends of the country have made headlines with their […]
Features, OOIDA Member
Leadership, family the driving forces behind Bill Underwood
OOIDA Member and 2016 TA Petro Citizen Driver honoree Bill Underwood, of Alta Vista, Kan., says leading by example is something he learned in the military and tries to pass on each day to his children. That leadership helped secure him the honor of having his favorite truck stop renamed after him on June 1.
Features, OOIDA Member
Bill Ater Jr. ‘shares’ award with late father
2016 Citizen Driver honoree Bill Ater, Jr., says his father’s example was a guiding light for his own truck driving career.
Features, OOIDA Member
Taylors considered ‘All-Pro truckers’
Even though Bill and Robyn Taylor don’t play professional football, their recent induction to the 2016 Citizen Driver Award class makes them All-Pros of the trucking industry.
Features, OOIDA Member
Litalien calls Citizen Driver ceremony ‘the best day of my life’
OOIDA Life Member and longtime truck driver Denis Litalien is fine with remaining anonymous. However, the winner of a 2016 Citizen Driver Award recently was in the spotlight when the TA in Greeland, N.H., was named after him.
Features, OOIDA Member
‘Granny Glitter’ and her heart of gold
TA Petro Citizen Driver Honoree “Grandma” Candy Bass has been trucking for more than 40 years. Along the way, her big heart has made her a fixture in charitable and service organizations, including Trucker Buddy and Special Olympics, as well as with veterans.
Features, OOIDA Member
Citizen Driver honoree Jon Osburn all about helping others
From his years as a Navy medic and EMT to now a truck driver, OOIDA Senior Member and “Skipper of the Spirit” tour truck, Jon Osburn is all about being of service to others.
News, Truck Parking
Weed, Calif., is high on trucks
The small, California town of Weed has gone above and beyond in providing truckers with parking spaces, staff writer Tyson Fisher reports.
News, Truck Parking
City of Elmira, N.Y., solves truck parking problem
While some cities are putting up a fight against truck parking, other cities like Elmira, N.Y., are quite accommodating.
