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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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Federal, News
NHTSA proposes rule on heavy-duty engine/vehicle test procedures
NHTSA is proposing amendments to test procedures for heavy-duty engines and vehicles, but the rule no longer includes trailers.
Federal, News
FMCSA renews ELD exemption for truck rental group
The Truck Renting and Leasing Association has received preliminary approval to continue waiving the ELD requirement for its drivers.
News, State
California bill provides tax credit for certain vehicle owners
One bill headed to the California governor’s desk would give certain taxpayers money to not own a vehicle.
Crime & Courts, News, State
B&R Repair faces OSHA penalties due to workplace conditions
B&R Repair, a trucking repair company in Illinois, has been hit with $326,000 in OSHA penalties after a fatality investigation.
Business, OOIDA, Products & Services
Video gives a preview of OOIDA’s Truck to Success course
OOIDA’s Truck to Success course covers all aspects of being an owner-operator. Here’s a video sample to help encourage drivers to sign up.
News, State
California to host AB5 webinar
California’s Employment Development Department will conduct an informational webinar about AB5 on Tuesday, Sept. 13.
Crime & Courts, News, State
Texas appellate court guts nuclear verdict against trucking company
Everything is bigger in Texas, except nuclear verdicts against trucking companies. Even Better Logistics is the latest to dodge such a verdict in the Lone Star State.
Business, Products & Services
TomTom’s GO Navigation app introduces truck navigation
Dutch geolocation company TomTom has an app designed for truck drivers that routes around low bridges, weight restrictions and bad traffic.
News, OOIDA, OOIDA Member
The OOIDA tour trailer pulls into the original Truck World
Marty Ellis takes the OOIDA tour trailer to Truck World in Hubbard, Ohio, a big truck stop that is celebrating Driver Appreciation Days.
Business, News, Products & Services
FMCSA yanks El Dorado ELD from its registry
Another ELD has been pulled from FMCSA’s electronic logging device registry, illustrating the problem with ELD makers’ self-certification.