‘Your safety. My safety. Everyone’s safety.’
At the prompting of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, CVSA returns English-proficiency back to the OOS criteria.
This issue has always been about safety in the eyes of OOIDA.
“This isn’t about where someone’s from – it’s about safety. Your safety. My safety. Everyone’s safety,” OOIDA President Todd Spencer said in a video about OOIDA’s stance. “If you can’t communicate with law enforcement or read a road sign, you’re creating a dangerous situation on the highway.”
Yelling from the cheap seats
Advocacy is a tough gig, there is always second guessing and criticism. But that doesn't stop OOIDA from advocating for truckers.
Jami Jones
CVSA returns English proficiency to out-of-service criteria
At the prompting of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, CVSA returns English-proficiency back to the OOS criteria.
Jami Jones
States passing English-proficiency regs set up inconsistency
States are starting to take matters into their own hands, attempting to regulate English-proficiency standards on truckers.
Jami Jones
Truckers welcome efforts to remove burdensome regs
For years, truckers have said many regulations are costly without improving safety. OOIDA listed regs that could be repealed or modified.
Mark Schremmer
DRIVE Act would put speed limiter issue to rest
For nearly a decade, there has been a political game of tug-of-war over a potential speed limiter mandate on heavy vehicles.
Mark Schremmer
Congressman says truckers pay enough into Highway Trust Fund
If Congress wants to look for ways to generate more revenue for the Highway Trust Fund, it shouldn’t look in the direction of truck drivers.
Mark Schremmer
FMCSA denies request to correct underride review
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety petitioned FMCSA to correct the agency’s review of side underride guards.
Mark Schremmer
States begin implementation of medical certification rule
The compliance date for the Medical Examiner’s Certification Integration final rule isn’t until June 23. However, some states started early.
Ryan Witkowski
FMCSA removes two medical examiners from registry
FMCSA removed two medical examiners from its National Registry in April, voiding more than 15,000 Medical Examiner’s Certificates.
Mark Schremmer
State Watch – June 2025
Land Line Media’s State Watch takes a look at transportation legislative pursuits in 11 statehouses around the nation.
Keith Goble
Nevada, Texas focused on truck liability
Liability concerns related to the trucking industry are the focus of legislation getting a lot of attention in two statehouses.
Keith Goble
Bills around country tackle license plate readers
Legislators in multiple states enact rules on the use of license plate readers. Statehouse officials elsewhere continue to discuss the issue.
Keith Goble
Department of Labor issues guidance on worker classification
The Department of Labor recently issued new guidance regarding worker classification as it considers rescinding a 2024 rule.
Tyson Fisher
Surviving severe storms on the road
Driving down a secluded, rural highway during a severe storm can be dangerous. Are you prepared to deal with what Mother Nature has to offer?
Tyson Fisher
How to haul FEMA loads
Hauling FEMA loads can be beneficial for everyone involved. Here’s how to get registered to help out after disaster strikes.
Ryan Witkowski
Out-of-state leased owner-ops can’t overcome AB5 burden
OOIDA told the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit that California’s AB5 violates the dormant Commerce Clause of the Constitution.
Mark Schremmer
The Truck Parking Zone – June 2025
The private sector is trying really hard to solve the nationwide truck parking crisis, but NIMBYs are trying even harder to stop it.
Tyson Fisher
Supreme Court sides with truck driver on CBD claims
The U.S. Supreme Court recently sided with a truck driver who was fired after using a CBD product and testing positive for THC.
Tyson Fisher
Truck weight increases will lead to disastrous results, expert says
Increasing truck weights will lead to a catastrophe, according to the executive director of the National Association of County Engineers.
Mark Schremmer
Aurora deploys first driverless truck; concerns remain
Aurora Innovation delivered on its promise to deploy driverless trucks by the end of April. That hasn’t ended the concerns, however.
Tyson Fisher
St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund names new executive director
The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund names a new executive director. The charity also raised $13,500 at a recent auction.
Land Line Media
Owner-operators face cybersecurity challenges
Cybersecurity is a growing concern among all trucking companies. In particular, owner-operators are “prime targets” for cybersecurity attacks.
Ryan Witkowski
Toll scams seen all over U.S.
When it comes to toll scams, truckers – and pretty much everyone else – are targets. A fuel card scam also popped up recently.
Land Line Media
Cargo theft issue can’t be tackled alone, stakeholders say
In his opening remarks, Subcommittee Chair Daniel Webster, R-Fla., said the issue of cargo theft in the U.S. is reaching “epidemic” levels.
Ryan Witkowski
Bills include tax ramifications for truckers
A pair of bills introduced in Congress would have tax ramifications for truckers. One would remove a tax; another would create a credit.
Mark Schremmer
OOIDA to CVSA: Enforce English-proficiency regulation
OOIDA petitioned the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance in early March to issue out-of-service orders for truckers who can’t speak English.
Jami Jones
OOIDA’s Shipping and Receiving Department puts members first
The employees of OOIDA’s Shipping and Receiving Department play a key role in keeping things moving around the office and for members.
Ryan Witkowski
OOIDA member Jay Hosty among 2025 Citizen Drivers
OOIDA life member Jay Hosty, who previously served on the Association’s board of directors, was named a 2025 Citizen Driver by TA
SJ Munoz
What started as a ‘basic build’ went well beyond
OOIDA member Robert Bryant sees his customized show truck as a tribute to family as well as a way to raise money for worthy causes.
SJ Munoz
Caught on the Lot – June 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
OOIDA on the Road – June 2025
OOIDA started in 1973 to fight for the rights of truck drivers. More than 50 years later, OOIDA continues that fight.
Land Line Media
‘Fourth Wing’ has something for everybody
A fantastical tale with a little bit of something for everybody, “Fourth Wing” is an audiobook that should be on your “to read” list.
Sawyer Jacobs
ATHS takes national convention to Wisconsin
The ATHS National Convention and Truck Show is scheduled for June 5-7 at Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wis.
Land Line Media
Slight Detour – June 2025
In this Slight Detour, we find happy owners being reunited with their pets, bad guys going to basic training and a neighbor we all know well.
Ryan Witkowski
Trucking History – June 2025
June is a busy month in history with everything from the signing of an act to create the national highway system to efforts to reform NAFTA.
Land Line Media
Roses & Razzberries – June 2025
ROSES for fundraising and legislative efforts; RAZZBERRIES for multiple accounts of theft and also for metered truck parking.
SJ Munoz
Public deserves more transparency about driverless vehicles
Making all of that information public is all the more important when you consider that the general public is leery of driverless vehicles.
Mark Schremmer
Truckers ask for regulations to be repealed, modified
The DOT gave the public an opportunity to let it know which regulations are overly burdensome and costly. Truckers responded.
Land Line Media
Kenworth announces plans to sunset three models
Production of three Kenworth models will end sometime in 2026. Kenworth is advising dealers and customers to place final orders soon.
Land Line Media
Reporter reflects on Kenworth’s ‘W9’
Land Line Contributing Editor Tom Berg reflects on the history and his memories of the Kenworth W900. Production will end in 2026.
Tom Berg
Freight market resurgence hindered by uncertainty
Freight conditions are not expected to rebound in the near future, according to the OOIDA Foundation’s April market update.
SJ Munoz
Truck To Success details steps for starting out as an owner-operator
OOIDA’s Truck To Success details steps for starting out as an owner-operator, from deciding on a type of authority to dealing with permits.
Erin Wisdom-Watson
Trucking jobs increase in April, but uncertainty looms
According to the latest numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 1,000 trucking jobs were added to the economy in April.
Tyson Fisher
Trucking & Taxes – June 2025
Trucking and taxes can be challenging. Both have constant deadlines. Be sure not to miss any of the tax deadlines for owner-operators.
Barry Fowler
Road Law – June 2025
We get lots of calls from drivers with traffic tickets, and we ask them to provide important information that may help in their case.
Jeff McConnell and James Mennella
Money: It’s what prospective truck drivers want
Many Americans say they would be willing to become a truck driver if the profession paid more. That’s according to a recent survey.
Tyson Fisher
Wabash nuclear verdict reduced but still nine figures
A nuclear verdict against Wabash has been reduced drastically. However, the fight is not over in this controversial case.
Tyson Fisher