Federal, News
Overtime rule leaves out truck drivers; OOIDA promotes GOT Truckers Act
The Department of Labor’s new overtime rule doesn’t benefit truck drivers. However, OOIDA is advocating for a bill that would.
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Podcast: Some positive signs in the freight market
The OOIDA Foundation’s market report shows a freight market still trying to shake off what weighs it down. But there are positive signs.
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News, State, Tolls
New toll roads, express lanes opening in Tampa this week
Toll roads and express lanes are set to open this week as part of the Gateway Expressway project in Tampa. This project began in 2017.
News, State
States take steps to tap electric vehicles for road funds
Action taken at statehouses around the country focuses on noncommercial electric vehicle owners to help cover road fund costs.
News
Trucker Bathroom Access Act adds co-sponsor
The Trucker Bathroom Access Act recently added another co-sponsor, bringing the total to three Republicans and three Democrats.
News
New report analyzes benefits of renewable diesel
Is renewable diesel more viable than battery-electric trucks? The American Transportation Research Institute recently compared the two.
Crime & Courts, Federal, News
Feds warn carriers about cargo theft scheme
Cargo theft in the U.S. continues to climb. The FBI is warning carriers about a sophisticated scheme that has cost the industry millions.
Federal, News
AEB light vehicle rule approaches finish line
The White House Office of Management and Budget has completed the review of a final rule to mandate AEBs for new light vehicles.
News, State
Colorado Senate panel advances revised commercial vehicle rules bill
A Colorado Senate committee advanced a bill to implement additional rules for commercial vehicles traveling in the state.
News, Safety & Security
Higher truck driver pay linked to fewer crashes
A researcher’s body of work has quantified what truckers have intuitively known for decades: Better truck driver pay will lead to safer highways.
Opinion
More holes poked into ATA’s driver shortage claims
ATA’s truck driver shortage claims have been going on for decades. The narrative, however, has taken several hits recently.
Crime & Courts, News
Thieves steal $30k in crab legs – leave driver injured – during recent cargo theft
A driver was injured during the latest cargo theft in Philadelphia. Here’s what police are telling truckers to do if they become a victim.