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
California bill headed to governor seeks to reduce highway traffic
A bill headed to the California governor’s desk would extend a transportation rule that is intended to reduce travel on the state’s roadways.
Analysis, Business, Products & Services
FedEx Ground faces off with its contractors
A showdown is looming, as a leader emerges among FedEx Ground contractors who are getting squeezed while the company bathes in profits.
Business, News, Products & Services, State, Truck Parking
Love’s opens new location in Pasco, Wash.
Love’s Travel Stops has opened a new location in Pasco, Wash., located at 2252 East Kartchner St., adding 57 truck parking spaces.
News, State
Damage to bridge forces closure of Interstate 83 in Pennsylvania
Interstate 83 in York County, Pennsylvania has been closed following a dump truck crash that damaged a bridge as well as northbound I-83.
Federal, News, Truck Parking
HR2187 includes no additional costs, CBO reports
The limited financial impact of HR2187 bodes well for the bill during a time of high inflation and lawmakers wary of spending.
News, State
New York crackdown on illegally parked trucks ‘not about going after an industry’ says mayor
A trucking group fires back after NYC cracks down on illegal truck parking. The mayor says the city isn’t going after the industry.
Crime & Courts, News, State
PAM Transport reaches multimillion dollar settlement in wage lawsuit
Thousands of drivers are awaiting approval of a multimillion dollar settlement with PAM Transport in a wage lawsuit.
Federal, News
Hair testing request attracts public comment
FMCSA lacks the authority to grant the Trucking Alliance’s request on hair testing, but that hasn’t stopped the public from submitting comments.
News, State
California webinar attempts to ease confusion on AB5 law
California’s AB5 has sparked a lot of questions on whether a truck driver is classified as an employee or independent contractor.
News, State
Florida DOT announces lane closure notification system
A new lane closure notification system to enhance traffic safety in Florida is the first such system to be implemented in North America.