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ATA Driver Compensation Study Closes March 20
ATA Driver Compensation Study Closes March 20 ATA’s 2026 Driver Compensation Survey is one of the most important benchmarking tools in our industry, delivering valuable insights on driver pay, benefits, and incentives. The updated survey is faster and easier than ever to complete, and your participation is key to making the data as strong as possible. Participant benefits…
Read MoreATRI’s 2026 Top Truck Bottlenecks
ATRI’s 2026 Top Truck Bottlenecks The American Transportation Research Institute released its 15th annual list highlighting the most congested bottlenecks for trucks in America, with the interchange of Interstate 294 and Interstates 290/88 in Chicago ranking as the most congested freight bottleneck in the country. Oregon is now home to THREE of the top 100…
Read MoreCarriers: Participate in ATRI’s 2026 Operational Costs Data Collection
Carriers: Participate in ATRI’s 2026 Operational Costs Data Collection The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has called on for-hire motor carriers to participate in its annual Operational Costs of Trucking report. ATRI’s Operational Costs of Trucking is trusted by thousands of industry decisionmakers every year as a key barometer of freight market conditions and is…
Read MoreODOT/DMV Warn of New Text Scam
ODOT/DMV Warn of New Text Scam Another set of phishing scams is making the rounds from senders claiming to be ODOT and DMV. The latest scam messages are sent from an unknown phone number and typically begin with urgent language such as, “Evasion Notice for Oregon Traffic Court” or “Final Notice – Toll Violation (Oregon).…
Read MoreODOT CCD Announces Oregon Trucking Online Redesign Project
ODOT CCD Announces Oregon Trucking Online Redesign Project Coming in April, Oregon Department of Transportation’s Commerce and Compliance Division is modernizing the design of Oregon Trucking Online. The new, modern look and feel will improve the user experience for everyone. The responsive design will automatically adjust website layout based on screen size, so users will…
Read MoreATA Launches Survey for 2026 Driver Compensation Study
ATA Launches Survey for 2026 Driver Compensation Study American Trucking Associations has opened its survey for the 2026 ATA Driver Compensation Study, a comprehensive analysis of pay, benefits, and bonuses for a broad spectrum of trucking businesses across U.S. regions. This survey produces a unique and vital source of timely data. Previous studies covered hundreds…
Read MoreFHWA Truck Parking Survey – Respond Now
FHWA Truck Parking Survey – Respond Now The Federal Highway Administration is conducting a survey to determine the capability of the States to provide adequate parking and rest facilities for commercial motor vehicles engaged in interstate transportation. There are separate surveys for each. Addressing the parking shortage is a long-standing priority for the trucking industry,…
Read MoreMarijuana Rescheduling Clarification
Marijuana Rescheduling Clarification On December 18, President Donald Trump signed an executive order expediting the reclassification of marijuana as a less dangerous substance, giving the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the green light to study its medicinal value. Trump’s action does not federally legalize marijuana, and rescheduling to Schedule III does not legalize it for…
Read MoreEmergency Waiver for Olympia Pipeline Shutdown
Emergency Waiver for Olympia Pipeline Shutdown Due to potential disruptions in fuel delivery for Oregon and the Pacific Northwest, Governor Kotek declared a state of emergency for Oregon effective November 24, 2025 (EO 25-30). Included in the Governor’s executive order is an emergency waiver for motor carriers operating in Oregon. Effective immediately, motor carriers and…
Read MoreAll Service Moving Electrifies its Oregon Fleet
All Service Moving Electrifies its Oregon Fleet All Service Moving announced plans to electrify its Oregon fleet in 2025. The company secured significant grant funding to purchase 19 electric Freightliner moving trucks and 4 Tesla semi-trucks. This shift was made possible largely by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), which has contributed more than $8.5…
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