Mar 31, 2025

It’s a familiar frustration to any trucker – getting access to a restroom at the loading dock. We’ll tell you about an effort to fix that. Also, we’ll take another look at the driver shortage myth. Then, ELDs had Congress’ attention last week, and OOIDA’s Lewie Pugh was there to explain truckers’ point...

Mar 28, 2025

Provisions on size and weight, ELDs, retention and more could form the core of what might be the most pro-trucker highway bill ever. Then, Trina Skywalker and Lisa Waske of OOIDA's Truck Insurance Department discuss leasing on and your insurance. Also, for 35 years, truckers have put together the largest benefit convoy...

Mar 27, 2025

The administration has named their nominee to lead the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration – someone with a law-enforcement background. Also, Congress hears plenty about trucking issues. But earlier this week, OOIDA’s Lewie Pugh gave them truckers’ points of view. And truckers are telling Marty Ellis about...

Mar 26, 2025

A House subcommittee covered some of the biggest issues in trucking, from truck parking and increased size and weight to AEBs and overtime. Also, trucking singer Long Haul Paul is back with another road-related tune. Then, cargo theft continues to torment trucking. We’ll explain what you can do to ensure your safety...

Mar 25, 2025

Scams targeting motor carriers and their authority are on the rise. Also, OOIDA asks CVSA to put the English-proficiency requirement back into the out-of-service criteria used by enforcement officers. Then, mistakes happen, but if they are mistakes on your federal income tax forms, you may need to file an amended...