newsworthy Electronic logging devices do not improve safety; mandate is unconstitutional, trucking group says April 1, 2016 DC Velocity Staff No Comments OOIDA files brief asking court to overturn ELD mandate, saying it violates Fourth Amendment rights against unreasonable searches and seizures.Read More
newsworthy Small section in aviation reform bill could have big impact on trucking February 11, 2016 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Provision attempts to lay federal pre-emption on California's driver meal- and rest-break laws.Read More
newsworthy Owner-operator truck group urges feds to drop proposal requiring speed limiters April 26, 2015 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Each state should set its own speed limits and have all vehicles abide by it, OOIDA says.Read More
newsworthy Motor carrier group urges DOT secretary to remove CSA scores from public viewing August 26, 2014 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Move would prevent public from selecting carriers based on inaccurate results, group says.Read More
newsworthy Outgoing FMCSA head to take top job at motor vehicle trade group July 30, 2014 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Those in the trucking supply chain thinking they saw the last of Anne S. Ferro are going to be disappointed.Read More
newsworthy Truck owner-operator group calls for FMCSA administrator's resignation June 6, 2014 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Ferro can no longer impartially lead subagency, OOIDA tells DOT Secretary.Read More
inbound Logistics gives back January 2, 2014 DC Velocity Staff No Comments 'Tis the season for giving. Here are a few examples of how companies in the transportation and logistics sector are helping others.Read More
newsworthy Most ambitious transport bill in decades draws mixed reaction February 3, 2012 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Shippers, big truckers applaud proposal to raise truck length, weight limits; railroads, independent truckers vow to fight it.Read More
newsworthy Government sets fuel, emission standards for big rigs August 10, 2011 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Owner-operators call rule unnecessary.Read More
newsworthy Independent truckers, trucking labor take legal steps to block implementation of U.S.-Mexico pact July 7, 2011 Mark B. Solomon No Comments LaHood exceeded authority, OOIDA lawyers argue.Read More