News
Comment period opens on FMCSA’s hours-of-service proposal
The time is now for truck drivers to provide their feedback on FMCSA’s plan for hours-of-service reform. Truckers have until Oct. 7.
Today's Show
Time to make your voice count on proposed HOS rule changes
The comment period on changes to the HOS rules is finally open. OOIDA has issued a Call to Action. We’ll hear more on OOIDA’s testimony before the Small Business Administration.
The Latest
Federal, OOIDA
OOIDA focuses on safety, impact on truckers in comments about automation
OOIDA told FMCSA in formal comments about automation that regulators should consider how any changes will affect truck drivers
Federal
NAFTA June freight experiences largest decline of 2019
NAFTA freight in June notched the largest net decrease of the year. June’s decrease puts NAFTA freight at a nearly 8% increase for the year so far.
Federal
Pennsylvania considers charging towns for police protection
Gov. Tom Wolf wants towns to pay “their fair share” for police protection instead of funds being diverted from road and bridge projects.
Products & Services
DAT Solutions: Spot freight volumes rebound
Spot freight volumes show muscle despite uncertainty about imports and exports. The van volumes to Canada through Buffalo, N.Y., remains strong, too.
Federal
Comment period opens on FMCSA’s hours-of-service proposal
The time is now for truck drivers to provide their feedback on FMCSA’s plan for hours-of-service reform. Truckers have until Oct. 7.
Federal
Trucking groups speak out against provision that would make CSA scores public
OOIDA and other trucking groups aim to kill a provision that would make CSA scores open to the public, saying it would be a step backward for safety.
Crime & Courts
Walmart challenges $61M jury verdict in driver wage lawsuit
Walmart is appealing a multimillion dollar judgment after a jury found it violated wage laws by not paying drivers for their 10-hour layover period.
Crime & Courts, Federal
DOTAuthority.com ordered to refund businesses $757,946
Customers who may have been duped by deceptive advertising by DOTAuthority.com may get some relief because of an FTC order to refund more than $750,000.
State
New York bills intended to aid truck travel
Multiple bills in the New York statehouse cover truck travel and CDL use, such as canal lift bridges, loose loads, truck weights and CDL driving privileges.
OOIDA, Truck Shows
GATS 2019 kicks off Thursday; OOIDA presents class on first day
Check out OOIDA’s Shift Into Success class at GATS 2019, plus FMCSA’s listening and hot topics sessions, the Landstar Health and Wellness Pavilion and more.
