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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Elections, News
The basics of voter registration
Voter registration is the first step to making sure your voice is heard on issues and races for all levels of government.
Business, News, OOIDA, Products & Services
OOIDA Foundation offers August Market Update
The OOIDA Foundation provides a market update to its members on a monthly basis to provide insight into current and future conditions.
Federal, News
Hair testing comment period closes Sept. 23
Only days remain to comment on the Trucking Alliance’s request to allow motor carriers to report the results of a positive hair test for drugs.
Federal, News, OOIDA
It’s time for more hours-of-service flexibility, OOIDA says
Two years after some hours-of-service flexibility was granted to truck drivers, OOIDA says it’s time for more.
Federal, News
TSA grants renewal exemption for truckers with hazmat endorsement
A temporary exemption for commercial truck drivers renewing their hazardous material endorsement has been granted by the TSA.
Federal, News
FMSCA project to assess effectiveness of entry-level driver training regs
Have entry-level driver training regulations had an impact on new CDL holders? A project by the FMCSA aims to find out.
Crime & Courts, News, State, Tolls
Federal judge blocks Rhode Island’s ‘discriminatory’ truck-only tolls
Saying the fees were “enacted with a discriminatory purpose,” a federal judge ruled that Rhode Island’s truck-only tolls are unconstitutional.
Business, Products & Services
Training specific to tankers available through CarriersEdge
A training course for tanker drivers is now available through CarriersEdge, a company offering more than 100 training options.
News, State
Colorado proposal would revise state’s speed camera rule
A proposal at the Colorado statehouse would amend statute to expand the use of speed enforcement cameras.
Crime & Courts, News, OOIDA, State
California attempts to block OOIDA’s request to join AB5 case
OOIDA wants to represent small-business truckers in a lawsuit against California’s AB5. The state says OOIDA’s request came too late.