Infrastructure U.S. lawmakers seek $755M to boost truck parking on highways March 29, 2021 Legislation has been introduced to create a dedicated source of funding to build more truck parking spots on the U.S. federal-aid highway system. U.S. Representatives Mike Bost (R-IL) and…
Regulations OOIDA asks Congress to act on top trucking issues April 6, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has written U.S. Congress reminding them of key issues facing the trucking industry that must be addressed once the Covid-19 crisis…
Health & Safety OOIDA fights back against underride guard legislation March 8, 2019 GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. – The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is opposing legislation that would mandate underride guards on all sides of commercial motor vehicles over 10,000 lbs. The organization…
Business Management Pot, ELDs, and NAFTA top issues facing Canadian transportation October 12, 2017 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – The legalization of marijuana, the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate, and the possible reworking of NAFTA were three of the biggest issues facing the Canadian transport industry,…
Health & Safety ATA implores FMCSA to keep e-log rollout on schedule July 24, 2017 ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is urging the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) not to delay the implementation deadline for electronic logging devices (ELDs). “Over…
Regulations Proposed legislation could delay U.S. e-log mandate July 19, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Opponents to impending legislation that will require the use of electronic logging devices (ELDs) to monitor driver hours-of-service in the U.S. are lauding a legislative push to…
Regulations OOIDA not giving up on e-log challenge April 17, 2017 GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. – The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is taking its challenge against the US electronic logging device (ELD) mandate to the Supreme Court. The organization, which represents…
Regulations Proposed legislation spurs OTA’s concern with photo radar November 9, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) plans to work with its members to ensure a proposed piece of legislation on community safety and school zones deals with what…
Equipment Manufacturers voice concerns about Phase 2 of GHG regs March 3, 2015 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — With a proposed rulemaking for the second phase of the joint EPA/NHTSA greenhouse gas/fuel economy standards for heavy trucks expected this month, some manufacturers are concerned about…
Equipment FUEL-SAVING TECHNOLOGIES WE’D LOVE TO USE IF ONLY WE WERE ALLOWED July 21, 2014 When will Canada and the provinces put their words into actions. We say we are serious about the environment, yet there is tried and true technology that we as responsible…
Transportation ATA says hours of service restart rule will become law June 17, 2014 ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Trucking Association (ATA) is convinced it is just a matter of time before the hours of service (HoS) restart rule becomes law.
