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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 ...

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. ...