Take the wheel
New safety objectives start with trained, qualified truck drivers.
Dogs and cats sleeping together
2026 is shaping up to be a big year in trucking news. Don't stand on the sideline waiting for someone else to act. Be your own advocate.
Jami Jones
New safety objectives start with trained, qualified truck drivers
FMCSA says it is committed to ensuring that only the most qualified truck drivers are allowed to operate on U.S. highways.
Mark Schremmer
DOT determined to address non-domiciled CDLs despite detour
The DOT wanted to take immediate action on non-domiciled CDLs. A lawsuit slowed things down, but a rulemaking is in the works.
Mark Schremmer
Heat turned up in fight between California, DOT
Before Jan. 7, the fight between the DOT and California was mostly relegated to social media and verbal threats. Then, things escalated.
Mark Schremmer
Truck emission rules: what changed, what didn’t
Truck emission rules changed fast last year, but the rumors changed faster. Here’s what’s real, what’s hype and what still applies.
Tyson Fisher
Under-21 bill takes ‘common-sense’ approach
A new bill attempts to address a criticism of the current rules without setting under-21 truckers loose across the country.
Mark Schremmer
State Watch – February 2026
This month’s edition of State Watch takes a look at transportation pursuits in nine statehouses around the nation.
Keith Goble
States move to sideline road-unready truck drivers and others
Tougher licensing laws are being pursued as states move to block unsafe truck drivers and others before they hit the highway.
Keith Goble
Several states may consider left lane bills to restrict trucks
Left-lane limits for truck drivers could be coming soon as several state legislatures review new traffic laws.
Keith Goble
The hard way or the E-Z way?
Truck driver vs E-ZPass: A trucking company says nearly $100K vanished to bad toll math. A class-action lawsuit is now in play.
Tyson Fisher
OOIDA backs hours-of-service provisions, but says drivers must be in charge
FMCSA plans to conduct two hours-of-service pilot programs in 2026. Find out what will be studied and what OOIDA had to say.
Tyson Fisher
Lawmaker remembered for being a friend to truckers
A fourth-generation farmer, Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., was remembered as someone who appreciated hard work and the truck driving profession.
Mark Schremmer
Truckers For Troops continues to uplift veterans, troops
OOIDA members have shown their support of veterans through Truckers For Troops for 19 years. This year was no different.
Ryan Witkowski
Navigating the Mid-America Trucking Show
MATS organizers describe the annual truck show as “the epicenter” for professionals and businesses to drive the industry forward.
Land Line Media
Realizing a dream
Since 2016, the Transition Trucking award has been presented by Fastport, Kenworth and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to a military veteran.
SJ Munoz
The importance of speaking up about truck parking and other issues
The truck parking conversation can be tiresome, but truckers must speak out about how bad it really is. One advocate is doing just that.
SJ Munoz
Trucking History – February 2026
In this edition of Trucking History, a song establishes truck drivers as cultural icons, DOT issues a major final rule and OOIDA heads to D.C.
SJ Munoz
Green Lights & Red Flags – February 2026
This edition of Green Lights & Red Flags includes a truck driver who made an unusual request, autonomous trucks and more.
SJ Munoz
Industry speaks out on non-domiciled CDLs
FMCSA wanted feedback about non-domiciled CDLs, and trucking industry stakeholders delivered. Find out who is saying what about the issue.
Land Line Media
Truckers celebrate win in driver-facing camera case
Truck drivers opposed to driver-facing cameras just earned a settlement. Is it a one-off, or is it just the start?
Tyson Fisher
The Truck Parking Zone – February 2026
Not every truck parking proposal dies at city hall. Here’s a look at approvals, restrictions and workarounds reshaping where drivers can stop.
Tyson Fisher
Talking trucking
OOIDA board voices get real about trucking: year three of the freight recession, overcapacity, and what must change for drivers now.
Mark Schremmer
Freight market growth will be short-lived
The seasonal gains across the freight market aren’t enough to offset months of below-average data.
SJ Munoz
Trucking & Taxes – February 2026
Owner-operator truckers may receive a pleasant surprise when it comes to their federal income tax returns for 2025.
Barry Fowler
Road Law – February 2026
Things have changed quite a bit since Road Law first began assisting CDL holders with their traffic tickets.
Jeff McConnell and James Mennella