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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 ...

The Broker-Carrier Summit gives truck drivers and freight brokers a chance to air grievances, build trust, and learn strategies to improve efficiency and profitability. Learn what’s on the agenda for the October 28-30 event in Orlando.

October 17, 2025

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Truckers and Brokers Finally Sit Down to Talk It Out at Upcoming Summit

Anyone who’s been out on the road or dealt with dispatch long enough knows there’s plenty of tension between truck drivers and freight brokers. ...

October 6, 2025

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Truck Drivers Step Up Again to Support Veterans in Need

OOIDA members are once again making a direct impact on veterans through the long-running Truckers For Troops program, which continues to fund outreach and ...

September 12, 2025

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Trucking Industry Pushes Congress to Solve Parking Shortage

When the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) opened the door for public input on the next highway bill, truck parking quickly emerged as one ...

September 8, 2025

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Truck to Success with OOIDA’s Owner-Operator Training Course

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) Foundation has introduced a new educational program designed specifically for truck drivers who are ready to transition into ...

September 5, 2025

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OOIDA Pushes for Trucker Priorities in Next Highway Bill

Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Transportation introduced its “Pro-Trucker” package, a set of initiatives designed to enhance conditions for professional drivers. Now, ...

August 14, 2025

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Secure Your Spot Now for OOIDA’s Truck to Success Seminar – Early Registration Ending Soon

Take advantage of early registration for OOIDA’s Truck to Success seminar by September 1 to save $50 and receive a complimentary one-year OOIDA membership. ...

August 11, 2025

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DOT Wants Your Input on the Future of Freight in America

The U.S. Department of Transportation is in the process of updating its National Freight Strategic Plan (NFSP)—and they’re inviting public input to help guide ...

July 24, 2025

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Truckers, Your Voice Matters in the Next Highway Bill

Every few years, the highway bill shapes how the trucking world operates—from where you park to the rules that govern your time on the ...

July 8, 2025

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DOT Reveals Major $275M Grant to Expand Truck Parking

Truck drivers and industry groups have been urging federal officials to prioritize truck parking for years. Now, those efforts are finally yielding results, with ...