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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, OOIDA
OOIDA Board Member Carl Smith speaks at FMCSA Driver Appreciation Day
Carl Smith, an OOIDA alternate board member, spoke at FMCSA’s Driver Appreciation Day celebration at U.S. DOT HQ in Washington, D.C.
Federal, News
FMCSA wants truckers’ feedback on ELD regulations
FMCSA says it wants to improve the clarity of the ELD regulations. Truck drivers will have 60 days to provide feedback.
News, State
Fuel tax relief pursued at Missouri statehouse
Pursuit is underway at the Missouri statehouse to make changes to fuel tax collection in the state, for gas and diesel both.
News, OOIDA, Truck Shows
OOIDA tour trailer joins Special Olympics convoy in South Dakota
Marty Ellis, OOIDA tour trailer driver, is extremely familiar with Sioux Falls, S.D., his next stop. He’s helped with the South Dakota Special Olympics convoy for years.
Analysis, News
Agreement reached, no rail strike – for now
A strike has been postponed, but the threat looms. The ramifications are serious. The sticking point isn’t necessarily money, though.
News, State
AB5 webinar hints at how law will apply to trucking
The latest webinar on California AB5 sheds a little more light on how the controversial law may apply to the trucking industry.
News, State
San Francisco-area voters to decide on transportation questions
The upcoming elections in multiple San Francisco-area locales include questions on various transportation-related initiatives.
News, State
South Dakota seeks input on Spearfish Rest Area
A rest area in Spearfish, S.D., has been identified by the state as in need of updating. The public is encourage to provide comment.
News, State
Pennsylvanians remain skeptical of autonomous vehicles
A recent poll by RABA Research suggests that Pennsylvanians are not OK with highly autonomous vehicles, especially driverless trucks.
Federal, News
FMCSA extends comment period on Medical Examiner Handbook
Following a request from OOIDA, the public will have an additional month to comment on FMCSA’s Medical Examiner Handbook.