Federal, News
New hours of service set to take effect Sept. 29
Despite a lawsuit challenging the FMCSA’s hours-of-service final rule, all signs point toward the changes going into effect on Sept. 29.
Listen Now
Don’t lose out when you lease on
Leasing on with a motor carrier can make your life a little less complicated, but only if you follow the right steps. Also, the highway bill is on the move.
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Featured: Coronavirus, News
A coronavirus timeline: How we got here
Land Line Media provides a timeline of the events related to the coronavirus dating back to Dec. 31, when the first reports came out of China.
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COVID-19: The latest info brought to you by OOIDA and Land Line
OOIDA & Land Line are compiling information specifically for truckers on COVID-19 regulatory relief and the statewide crowd and restaurant restrictions. We are updating this page regularly as the news breaks.
Crime & Courts
Lawsuit accuses trucking company of firing trucker for being gay
A trucker is suing Pennsylvania-based Smith Transport for violating the Civil Rights Act, alleging sexual harassment based on his sexuality.
Federal, News
New hours of service set to take effect Sept. 29
Despite a lawsuit challenging the FMCSA’s hours-of-service final rule, all signs point toward the changes going into effect on Sept. 29.
Crime & Courts, News
‘Slammer’ named in staged crash indictments shot to death in New Orleans
Cornelius Garrison, identified by federal prosecutors as a ‘slammer’ in a sweeping insurance fraud conspiracy, has been shot to death.
News
California will require 100% zero-emission truck sales by 2045
Gov. Newsom signed an executive order that requires 100% of new trucks to be zero-emission by 2045, expanding on CARB’s already strict rules.
News
Worker classification clarification open to public comment
The public has about a month to comment on the U.S. Department of Labor’s proposal regarding worker classification definitions.
News, State
California Legislature approves road bonds
The California Legislature has approved a bill that would use bonds to fund the state’s road work program.
Federal, News
FMCSA denies tech company’s exemption request
After receiving nearly 300 comments in opposition, FMCSA denied a tech company’s exemption request from the agency’s hours of service.
Opinion
Truckload gets its wish with under-21 pilot program
Megacarriers will get more grist for their mills if a proposed under-21 pilot program becomes a reality. And drivers and safety will suffer.
Opinion
UPS’ driver trainer shortage echoes the driver shortage myth
UPS cries “trainer shortage” as it asks to be excused from entry-level driver training regs. It sort of echoes the mythical driver shortage.
