Trucking News
Canadian Truck Driver Wins Speed Limiter Court Battle
A truck driver refused to adhere to Canada's national speed limit for commercial trucks AND he fought the ticket cited to him. How did he beat the new regulatory measure?
DOT and VA Partner To Help Veterans Find Jobs
The VA and DOT partner to help veterans find jobs. Find out where you can apply here.
Truck Driver Held in Mexico Could Be Free
A Truck Driver caught up in an International scrap may soon be found not guilty of arms and ammo trafficking. Powerful Mexican authority officials have corroborated his story about an unfortunate wrong turn near the border.
A&S Acquires Kinard Trucking
A&S has acquired Kinard Trucking. How could the acquisition benefit you?
Trucking Company Announces Plan To Hire 450 Drivers
Looking for a new job? A large carrier plans to hire 450 new drivers this summer.
T&T Enterprises Trucking Company Fined For Improper Pay
Corporate greed. A trucking company gained a lucrative government contract but failed to pay its drivers as the contract specified. What should happen to this company?
Florida Newest State to Add Toll Roads to Truck Driver Budgets
Anath Prasad is Florida's Secretary of Transportation, and his announcement this week about upcoming toll roads aren't sitting well with professional truck drivers. Prasad...
Trucking Agency Challenges Oregon’s Misappropriation Of Funds
The state of Oregon re-appropriated highway funds and have come up with another way to recoup the money. Trucking groups are suing the state. Get the details here.
“Spirit of the American Trucker” On Tour
OOIDA's "Spirit of the American Trucker" is on tour this summer! Get the details here.
High Truck Driver Turnover = Healthy Industry?
A Los Angeles Times columnist believes high truck driver turnover rates means a healthy trucking industry. Is he over-generalizing an issue seen as a large problem?
Diesel Fuel Pollution Down 50% in California
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) are happy to find that diesel particulate pollution in the state is at a generational record low. Does this mean they'll lay off over-regulating truck drivers for a while?
OOIDA Pres. Challenges Lawmakers on EOBR Claims
Jim Johnston of the OOIDA went to bat for the small company truck driver last week as he challenged claims made about EOBRs by the ATA and lobbyist groups in Washington.