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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...
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...
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...
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)....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
