February 6, 2026
The U.S. Department of Energy reports that semi-trucks typically cover around 60,000 miles annually, making truck drivers valuable sources of insights for your upcoming road trips. Recently, Lance Surety Bonds published a study identifying top pit stops, highlighting various states and gas stations. They conducted a survey with 176 truck drivers to assess factors like […]
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October 14, 2025
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Tuesday that California, Washington, and New Mexico risk losing millions in federal funding if they do not enforce English language requirements for truck drivers. This warning comes after an investigation, prompted by a fatal crash in Florida involving a foreign truck driver making an illegal U-turn on August 12, […]
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August 29, 2025
Florida Crash Prompts Driver Licensing Ultimatum A fatal crash in Florida that resulted in the deaths of three individuals has led Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to urge states to adhere to commercial driver licensing regulations. However, two of the three states cited by Duffy assert they are compliant with the rules. Details of the Incident […]
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August 28, 2025
(AP) — According to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, California, Washington, and New Mexico risk losing millions in federal funding if they do not enforce English language requirements for truck drivers. This warning came Tuesday following an investigation into a fatal crash in Florida involving a foreign truck driver who made an illegal U-turn on August […]
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August 28, 2025
Federal Funding at Stake Over English Proficiency for Truck Drivers Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has threatened to cut millions in federal highway funds to states that do not enforce English proficiency requirements for commercial truck drivers seeking licenses. Safety Concerns Highlighted At a recent news conference, Duffy emphasized that this isn’t just a bureaucratic demand, […]
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August 28, 2025
Federal Funding at Risk for Truck Drivers in Certain States California, New Mexico, and Washington face the possibility of losing federal funding if truck drivers in these states do not demonstrate proficiency in English. Investigation Findings U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy revealed that an investigation into a fatal crash in Florida discovered that […]
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May 12, 2025
OOIDA’s Concerns in Congressional Testimony During a testimony before Congress regarding the regulatory agenda of the U.S. Department of Transportation, OOIDA’s Executive Vice President, Lewie Pugh, expressed strong viewpoints. With two decades of experience as a truck driver, he criticized the current regulatory framework, describing it as “dysfunctional” and preferential towards compliance and technology rather […]
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February 20, 2025
A group of trucking associations is urging governors in nine states to reconsider the Advanced Clean Trucks initiative and collaborate with the industry to explore more effective methods for reducing truck emissions. On December 17, eight state trucking associations sent a letter to the governors of nine states that have implemented Advanced Clean Trucks regulations, […]
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