Aug 31, 2023

Whether it be the truck parking crisis, broker fraud, fuel prices or something else, we all have concerns about the trucking industry. And the American Transportation Research Institute wants to hear them. Then, what is going on in New York City with weigh-in-motion scales? We’ll explain. And lastly, finally some...

Aug 30, 2023

What’s involved in tracking your fuel taxes? And how do you avoid getting into trouble reporting them? Plus, information on updating your authority and predatory towing. Then, advice on preparing for enforcement blitzes, how to conduct yourself during an inspection and protecting yourself should something go wrong....

Aug 29, 2023

There is no guidebook called “Trucking for Dummies,” but maybe there should be, because many challenges come with becoming an owner-operator and thriving as one. Fortunately, the OOIDA Foundation’s upcoming Truck to Success seminar is designed to help with those obstacles. Then, what started as a birthday wish for...

Aug 26, 2023

The spot market is bleak right now – and sure, the experts say we’ve likely hit the bottom, but how long will we scrape along? Also, in the 1980s, the commonwealth of Pennsylvania instituted an axle tax on large trucks. The tax ended up in court, where it was found unconstitutional. But the path there is...

Aug 25, 2023

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration plans to study detention time in the trucking industry. We’ll discuss that – plus three companies that want FMCSA to ease requirements for driver training instructors – with OOIDA Director of Federal Affairs Jay Grimes. Also, a Texas man got the surprise of a...