Parking peril
In May, the National Transportation Safety Board reviewed the findings of an investigation into a deadly Greyhound bus crash involving three tractor-trailers parked along an exit ramp to a rest area. Although bus driver fatigue was likely the primary cause, a truck parking shortage contributed to the crash.
The NTSB’s report on the high-profile crash puts another spotlight on the decades-long national truck parking crisis for everyone to see, including lawmakers.
To those on the sidelines
Managing Editor Jami Jones doles out some straight talk to non-members of OOIDA in her Editor's Page for the July issue.
Jami Jones
Truck parking push gains powerful ally in federal agency
A fatal bus crash involving illegally parked trucks has a federal agency telling Congress to fund truck parking or expect more body bags.
Tyson Fisher
DOT targets dozens of ‘unnecessary’ regulations
The Department of Transportation has taken steps to make FMCSA’s big green book of federal regulations a little smaller.
Mark Schremmer
Republicans use CRAs to kill Advanced Clean Trucks
The Senate utilized the Congressional Review Act to put an end to California’s “electric vehicle mandates,” including Advanced Clean Trucks.
Tyson Fisher
Bill attempts to curb massive cargo theft problem
A bipartisan effort aimed at tackling the massive issue of cargo theft recently took a critical step forward as it passed a committee vote.
Ryan Witkowski
New York’s congestion pricing safe for now
New York’s controversial congestion pricing program appears to be safe for the coming months following a pair of federal rulings.
Tyson Fisher
OOIDA Foundation shines light on driver turnover problem
Numerous studies have debunked the idea of a driver shortage. The OOIDA Foundation recently added more fuel to the fire.
Mark Schremmer
State Watch – July 2025
Heading into summer, things continue heating up in state legislatures around the country, considering plenty of trucking bills.
Keith Goble
OOIDA: BOI would be another unnecessary burden on truckers
OOIDA said the reporting requirement would serve as just another regulatory burden on truckers and other small businesses.
Tyson Fisher
Trump administration not backing down on EV funding freeze
Despite a federal report, the Trump administration is not backing down in its stance regarding funding for electric vehicle charging.
Tyson Fisher
DOT says English reg prioritizes safety
The U.S. DOT is making it a priority to enforce a federal law that requires commercial drivers to possess basic English skills.
Mark Schremmer
State DOTs face truck parking challenges
State governments are finding themselves handcuffed by uncontrollable external forces when seeking ways to expand truck parking.
Tyson Fisher
The Truck Parking Zone – July 2025
Local government officials are educating residents about the need for more truck parking, which could potentially mitigate the NIMBY effect.
Tyson Fisher
California wins latest battle over AB5 law
California’s controversial worker classification law known as AB5 received another win in the courts. AB5 became law in 2019.
Mark Schremmer
Aurora takes step backward weeks after first driverless run
Just weeks after Aurora’s first deployment of a driverless truck, the company announced that it was putting a human in the driver’s seat.
Mark Schremmer
OOIDA President Spencer recognized for 50 years of service
OOIDA President Todd Spencer was honored as part of the awards banquet at this year’s ATHS Convention and Truck Show in June.
SJ Munoz
OOIDA continues mission of fighting for truckers’ rights
As the freight recession has remained alive in 2025, OOIDA continues its work to improve the profession for America’s truck drivers.
Mark Schremmer
Coalition opposes efforts to increase truck weights
In spite of a crumbling infrastructure, large fleets continue to push for increased truck weights. A recent study says why that’s a bad idea.
Mark Schremmer
Amazon faces two lawsuits over incidents at Indiana facility
Two lawsuits involving truck drivers and e-commerce giant Amazon’s Indiana facility have been allowed to proceed.
Tyson Fisher
Man’s bid to build truck stop in Georgia suffers another defeat
In May, William Corey was denied in his latest bid to build a truck stop in Georgia. The effort started about 25 years ago.
Tyson Fisher
OOIDA switchboard answers the call
OOIDA switchboard employees are the first voice truckers hear when calling the Association headquarters. No automation here.
SJ Munoz
Truckers show support during Military Appreciation Month
For a second year, OOIDA celebrated Military Appreciation Month by raising funds for veteran organizations.
Ryan Witkowski
Trucking legends Spencer and Nemo look back
There was no better place for trucking legends Todd Spencer and Dave Nemo to get together and reminisce than the Mid-America Trucking Show.
SJ Munoz
Truckers Jamboree returns to Iowa 80
The annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree is on the horizon. Here is everything you need to know about the event.
Ryan Witkowski
Nemo begins latest media venture
For decades, Dave Nemo has been a fixture in trucking radio. That fixture will remain, but now truckers will need to tune in online.
Land Line Media
Caught on the lot – July 2025
You never have to look far for good looking trucks caught on the lot at 4 State Trucks home of the Chrome Shop Mafia in Joplin, Mo.
Bryan Martin
Trucking History – July 2025
This month in trucking history reflects on the release of a famous trucking movie and even the effects COVID had in July 2020.
Land Line Media
Slight Detour – July 2025
In this Slight Detour, a story that makes a lot of buzz, some more dumb crooks and another example of truckers being lucky.
Ryan Witkowski
Sound Judgment – Ready Player One
Land Line’s Audiobook review, Sound Judgment, takes a look at Ernest Cline’s best-seller “Ready Player One” narrated by Wil Wheaton.
Sawyer Jacobs
Roses & Razzberries – July 2025
Land Line hands out bouquets of roses and bushel baskets of razzberries to everything from scam attempts to making parking a priority.
SJ Munoz
It’s testing time for autonomous vehicles
Humans must pass a test to drive a vehicle. Where’s the test for autonomous vehicles? The public deserves and demands standards.
Mark Schremmer
Public offers opinions on DOT’s deregulatory actions
In May, FMCSA unveiled 18 proposals aimed at removing or streamlining regulations. Learn about some of the comments from the public.
Land Line Media
Changes coming to tractor-trailer connector?
The current tractor-trailer connector and its associated wiring have been in common use since 1968. There may be changes coming, however.
Tom Berg
Truck To Success offers instruction on insurance coverage
OOIDA’s Truck To Success gives owner-operators a crash course in selecting the right insurance coverage for their trucking business.
Erin Wisdom-Watson
Freight market uptick a result of seasonal increases
The OOIDA Foundation said in its May freight market update that seasonal increases were the cause for a recent uptick.
SJ Munoz
When rates are down, negotiating can make or break you
When freight rates are down, every cent is crucial. That’s why it’s critical that small-business truckers learn the skill of negotiating.
SJ Munoz
Trucking & Taxes – July 2025
Every owner-operator truck driver should take advantage of all available tax deductions. Here are 15 examples of tax deductions for truckers.
Barry Fowler
Road Law – July 2025
Once CSA 2010 and DataQ came about, the landscape changed for all involved. Road Law examines a case with a strange resolution.
Jeff McConnell and James Mennella
Kenworth launches battery-electric models
At the ACT Expo, Kenworth announced the addition of two new battery-electric vehicles featuring “driver-focused technology updates.”
Land Line Media