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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Federal, News
CVSA announces inspection program for autonomous trucks
How will autonomous vehicles comply with current safety standards? CVSA outlines new inspection standards for carriers with driverless trucks.
Federal, News
NTSB recommends mandatory alcohol impairment detection systems
Should all new vehicles be equipped with alcohol impairment detection systems? The NTSB thinks so.
News
Time’s running out to list trucking’s top issues in a survey
The American Transportation Research Institute wants truckers to list in a survey the most important trucking issues. Friday’s the deadline.
News, Safety & Security, State
Georgia issues temporary IRP, IFTA waiver
A waiver of IRP and IFTA for motor carriers and truck drivers is in place in Georgia through Oct. 28, due to Hurricane Ian.
Coronavirus, Federal, News
Canadian Trucking Alliance asks U.S. to drop vaccine mandate
Now that Canada has ended their cross-border COVID-19 vaccine mandate, a Canadian trucking group is saying the U.S. should be next.
Business, Products & Services
Werner acquires Indiana’s Baylor Trucking
With the acquisition of Baylor Trucking, Werner has added 200 trucks to its fleet. However, the Baylor name isn’t going away at this point.
Federal, News
Cross-border freight down in July
Cross-border freight hauled by trucks dropped in July compared to the previous month, but remains up compared to the previous year.
Fuel prices, News
Average diesel price hits lowest mark since February
Diesel is as low as it’s been since the end of February, according to the latest report from the Energy Information Administration.
Features, News
Transition Trucking announces 2022 semifinalists
Transition Trucking will welcome all 11 semifinalists to Washington, D.C., for the announcement of the Driving for Excellence award winner.
News, State, Truck Parking
Delaware law boosts fine for illegal residential truck parking
A new Delaware law authorizes significant fines for illegal truck parking in residential areas throughout the state.
