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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 ...

October 13, 2025

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Oklahoma Trucker Named TCA Highway Angel After Late Night Rescue on I-44

When the weather turns bad, truck drivers know that quick thinking can make the difference between life and death, not just for themselves, but ...

October 9, 2025

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24 Trucks Taken Out of Service in Colorado–Wyoming Border Enforcement Effort

A recent enforcement effort between Wyoming and Colorado law enforcement resulted in 24 commercial trucks being placed out of service following inspections near the ...

September 15, 2025

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Florida Trucking Association Expands to Include Professional Movers

The Florida Trucking Association (FTA) has officially absorbed the Professional Movers Association of Florida, marking a significant expansion of its membership and industry reach. ...

September 10, 2025

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Truck Drivers Invited to Weigh In on New York State Thruway Service Area Upgrades

The New York State Thruway Authority is requesting input from truckers and other road users to guide upcoming improvements to its 27 service areas. ...

September 2, 2025

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FMCSA Launches $30 Million Study on Commercial Vehicle Crashes

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is set to begin a comprehensive study examining the causes behind commercial vehicle crashes. The initiative, funded ...

August 25, 2025

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Adam Medley: J.B. Hunt Driver Named Goodyear Highway Hero

Truck drivers see all sorts of things on the road, from busy city streets to quiet country highways. But some moments stand out, not ...

August 6, 2025

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North Carolina Trucker Recognized for Assisting Unresponsive Driver in Kentucky

On a regular run through Kuttawa, Kentucky, truck driver Jeanine Reinhad didn’t expect her day to take a turn—but when she came across a ...

July 17, 2025

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Supporting Safe Roads Together During Operation Safe Driver Week

Operation Safe Driver Week is back, and once again, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems is standing behind efforts to create safer roads across North America. ...