Apr 29, 2023

LLN (4/28/23) – The trends of yesteryear tend to come back around if you wait long enough – and that goes for trucks, too. The current trend: taking a brand-new truck and making it look like it was built in the ’80s. Plus, the spot market landscape looks bleak, but there are some bright spots. And finally, noting...

Apr 28, 2023

Action in the U.S. Senate this week calls for turning back a key EPA regulation that affects the trucking industry – one that could cost truckers thousands. We’ll explain what happened and why it’s important. Also, an advisory committee that will aid the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on the issue...

Apr 27, 2023

U.S. Rep. Kevin Kiley has expressed strong reservations Julie Su’s nomination for labor secretary, and he hasn’t changed his mind. Also, load posts increased last week. If things continue to track to 2019 levels, then DAT expects it’ll see similar load volumes for the next couple of weeks. We’ll get the details...

Apr 26, 2023

For several years, trucking industry interests in Missouri have pushed a bill to reform large truck towing. And for years, the governor has blocked that measure from becoming law. Also, the OOIDA Mary Johnston Scholarship has helped more than 120 students further their education in trade schools, community colleges and...

Apr 25, 2023

We’ll have details on truck shows set for May and some of the causes benefitting from them, including Make a Wish and mental health. Also, the importance of supplemental towing and cleanup is the topic of this week’s Insurance Interchange. Trina Skywalker and Trista Roby of OOIDA’s Truck Insurance Department...