OOIDA surveys truckers on HOS
The proposed hours-of-service regulations make several changes to the existing regs – with the potential to deeply affect some trucking operations. OOIDA is conducting an online survey of its membership to help analyze the implications of the propose…
Nebraska bills cover medical certification, permit extensions
Nebraska state lawmakers are reviewing multiple bills of interest to truck drivers. Among the issues drawing consideration are measures to adhere to federal standards and permit extensions.
Federal transportation hearing Monday in Beckley, WV
The U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee makes its first stop Monday, Feb. 14, on a tour designed to generate interest for a new surface transportation authorization bill. OOIDA supports the passage of such a bill and is encouraging A…
Comment on MoDOT plan to convert aging rest areas to truck-only sites
The Missouri Department of Transportation is urging truck drivers to comment on their plan to convert two of its aging rest areas into truck parking-only sites.
Women in Trucking plan salute at MATS
Women in Trucking Association is hosting the 2nd annual “Salute to the Women Behind the Wheel” at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville. The WIT celebration honoring female drivers begins at noon on Saturday, April 2.
From the LL blog: Drivers need some truckin’ weather
Columnist/trucker Bob Martin says one thing all truckers agree on right now is we could all use a break from the ice and snow. Boy howdy.
Calling all creative kids for seat belt poster contest
The Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Belt Partnership has announced this year’s art contest for the campaign known as “Be Ready. Be Buckled.” This year’s theme is “Safety Belts Save Lives!” OOIDA is a member of the CMV Safety Belt Partnershi…
Texas DPS eases rules for immigrant truck drivers
For the first time in nearly two months, Pasadena truck driver Salvador Gutierrez has hope that he will be able to get his commercial driver’s license back and get back behind the wheel of his 18-wheel Kenworth truck.
Yokohama to Boost Auto, Light-Truck Tire Prices 8%
Yokohama Tire Corp. said Friday it will increase prices by up to 8% on all of its consumer tires, which include passenger, performance and light-truck tires, effective March 1.
The Closing Bell, 02/10: Market dips but most regional stocks…
Most regional stocks ended Thursday with small gains, coming as the Dow Jones industrial average ended an eight-day winning streak.