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January 14, 2026

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FMCSA Considers Extending Emergency Relief Period for Carriers and Drivers

Federal emergency declarations play a critical role in keeping freight moving during natural disasters, infrastructure failures, and fuel supply disruptions. Now, the Federal Motor ...

Truck drivers are encouraged to attend the Midwest Commercial Vehicle Safety Summit in Kansas City on December 16 and 17. Learn about the sessions, speakers, and registration details for this free event.

December 12, 2025

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Truck Drivers Encouraged to Attend Kansas City Safety Summit This December

Truck drivers spend more time on the road than anyone, which makes their voice essential when decisions about highway safety are being made. Later ...

December 10, 2025

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OOIDA Research Highlights Challenges and Realities for Owner-Operators

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) continues to champion the needs of small-business truckers and professional drivers through advocacy, education, and research. For many ...

Truckers For Troops shows how drivers nationwide support U.S. troops and veterans through care packages and donations. Learn how you can participate and make every dollar count.

November 19, 2025

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Truckers For Troops: Every Dollar Makes a Difference

What began as a simple idea with modest expectations has grown into a nationwide movement where truck drivers step up to support troops and ...

Truckers for Troops 2025 is underway! From November 10–16, truck drivers can support U.S. military members and veterans by sending care packages and donating through OOIDA. Learn how to get involved and make a difference this Veterans Day.

November 11, 2025

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Truckers for Troops 2025 Campaign Underway to Support U.S. Military and Veterans

Truck drivers across the country are showing their support for U.S. military members and veterans as the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) launches its ...

OOIDA praises DOT for improving the complaint system for truck drivers, but urges further updates. Learn what changes have been made to the NCCDB and what OOIDA wants next.

November 6, 2025

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OOIDA Responds to DOT Updates: Complaint System Improved but Still Needs Work

The U.S. Department of Transportation is making strides to improve its complaint system for truck drivers, but industry advocates say there is still more ...

Celebrate the newest inductees into the American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame. Learn how Roy Carver, Lewis Semple Clarke, and Joseph Morten shaped trucking history and continue to inspire drivers across the country.

October 28, 2025

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ATHS Inducts Fifth Class into Trucking Hall of Fame

The American Truck Historical Society has spent more than 50 years keeping the story of trucks and trucking alive, honoring the people and innovations ...

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 ...