Legal Archives - Truck Drivers USA

OOIDA is calling on Congress to strengthen truck driver training and licensing rules, arguing that too many unqualified drivers are entering the industry and putting safety at risk. The association is urging lawmakers to enforce tougher entry-level training, CDL testing oversight, and accountability measures to protect professional drivers and improve highway safety.

October 24, 2025

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OOIDA Pushes Congress to Toughen Up Truck Driver Training Rules

The Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is once again putting pressure on lawmakers, this time urging Congress to crack down on weak training ...

Aurora has received DOT approval to use cab-mounted warning beacons instead of traditional triangles on autonomous trucks. Here’s what this exemption means for drivers and how it could impact future safety rules in the trucking industry.

October 20, 2025

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Aurora Gets DOT Approval for Cab-Mounted Warning Beacons

Aurora, one of the major players in autonomous trucking, says the U.S. Department of Transportation has now approved its request to use cab-mounted warning ...

Roadcheck 2025 highlights critical truck and driver safety issues across North America. Learn which violations led to out-of-service orders, from brakes and tires to driver credentials, and how truckers can stay compliant and safe on the road.

October 20, 2025

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Roadcheck 2025 Highlights Vehicle and Driver Safety Issues Across North America

Truckers across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico saw another major safety sweep with the 2025 International Roadcheck, the annual three-day inspection blitz run by ...

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May 1, 2024

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GOT Truckers Act Supported by OOIDA to Help Increase Truck Driver Earnings

A recent final rule from the U.S. Department of Labor expanding overtime protections for millions of workers excludes truck drivers. Nevertheless, the Owner-Operator Independent ...

September 25, 2023

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Teamsters Demand Inquiry into Yellow’s Bankruptcy

The teamsters are demanding answers as Yellow Corporation’s bankruptcy case takes center stage in Capitol Hill. During a special Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Senator ...

June 23, 2023

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Bipartisan Legislation Introduced in Congress to Guarantee Truckers’ Restrooms Access

Recent legislation introduced in the House of Representatives is aiming to address the lack of access to restrooms for commercial drivers on the job. ...

June 16, 2023

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Iowa Leads 19-State Lawsuit Against EPA Over California’s Heavy Truck Phaseout

Iowa, along with 18 other states, is taking legal action against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for supporting California’s planned ban on heavy ...

May 30, 2023

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Iowa Takes a Stand Against Unfair Nuclear Verdicts Targeting Trucking Industry

Iowa’s Governor, Kim Reynolds, has signed a bill into law that limits pain and suffering compensation to $5 million in trucking accident cases. This ...

May 30, 2023

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House Committee Passes Bills to Tackle Supply Chain Challenges

The House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee approved a comprehensive package of bills aimed at enhancing the safety of transportation and mitigating supply chain challenges. ...