Jun 30, 2023

A petition from OOIDA on broker transparency may soon result in regulatory action by FMCSA. We’ll discuss that – and an upcoming proposal to require electronic IDs on commercial motor vehicles – with OOIDA Director of Federal Affairs Jay Grimes. Also, from the insurance implications of autonomous vehicles to the...

Jun 29, 2023

A truck driver in New York is being applauded after he maneuvered his truck to stop a fleeing suspect who had shot a state trooper. He’ll talk with us about what happened, and how he says he was just in the right place at the right time. Also, from July 9 through July15, enforcement officers across the U.S. and Canada...

Jun 28, 2023

Two universities are exploring the idea of converting existing diesel trucks into electric trucks. And this month, they put on an event to showcase how the transformation would work. Also, what do you need to know about PSP? We’ll get a primer on the subject from Alex Clark and David Grimes of CDL Legal. And several...

Jun 27, 2023

Automated surveillance has passed from science fiction into cold, hard reality for truck drivers. A federal agency has asked for feedback from the public on the topic, and OOIDA has given them an earful. OOIDA’s executive vice president recently participated in a panel discussion about understanding the needs of the...

Jun 24, 2023

In the late 1980s, truckers staged a boycott of the state of Indiana in response to actions of state officials toward trucks. As part of our ongoing series on OOIDA’s 50th anniversary, we’ll take a look back at what happened and why with OOIDA President and CEO Todd Spencer. Also, the Land Line Magazine staff...