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semi truck being towed by blue tow truck

June 20, 2024

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OOIDA Strengthens Efforts to Regulate Predatory Towing Practices

Predatory towing remains a significant issue in the trucking industry, particularly affecting semi-truck operations. Recognizing the gravity of the problem, the OOIDA Foundation has ...

June 19, 2024

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House Greenlights $2 Million Funding for Federal Task Force to Combat Cargo Theft

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) expressed support for recent Congressional actions addressing the spike in cargo theft incidents. The House Appropriations Committee has integrated ...

Semi truck parked on side of road next to no parking sign

June 11, 2024

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New Legislation Targets Truck Parking in Several States

Available truck parking is a widespread issue, but recent data indicates some improvement across the nation. In 2019, a Jason’s Law survey identified approximately ...

red semi truck pulling white trailer in desert landscape

June 7, 2024

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New Bill Eases CDL Training Access for Veterans

In mid-May, top congressional supporters of military veterans introduced the Sen. Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act (HR 8371). This ...

increasingly larger stacks of coins representing increasing taxes

June 3, 2024

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Americans Show Growing Support for Fuel Tax Increases Over Mileage Fees, Survey Finds

Although Americans are warming up to the idea of a mileage fee, they seem more receptive to an increase in the federal fuel tax, ...

piggy bank being filled with carbon emissions

June 3, 2024

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Administration to Provide Carbon Offset Credits for Scope 3 Emissions

The Biden administration is introducing a new framework for carbon offsets to promote genuine emissions reductions. Scheduled for release on May 28 by senior ...

blue semi truck with white trailer parked in parking lot with palm trees

May 30, 2024

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Bipartisan Bill HR8505 Targets Freight Fraud with Strong Support from OOIDA and Industry Leaders

A bipartisan bill aims to combat freight fraud, with support from the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA). On Thursday, May 23, OOIDA emailed its ...

May 30, 2024

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Colorado Enacts Law Restricting Trucks from Left Lane and Mandating Additional Chain Use

Colorado Governor Jared Polis recently approved new legislation affecting the trucking industry. The new law includes several key changes: It updates the locations where ...

red semi truck with white trailer parked on side of road with trees in background

May 28, 2024

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ATA Introduces ‘Nothing Without Trucking’ Image Campaign Tailored for Policymakers

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has unveiled a new image campaign with the slogan: “Nothing Without Trucking,” replacing the decade-old “Trucking Moves America Forward.” ...

May 24, 2024

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Efforts to Provide Truck Drivers with Basic Necessities, like Restroom Access, Continue

The concept of being denied restroom access while at work may seem unfathomable to those outside the trucking industry. However, for truck drivers, it’s ...