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
I-40 eastbound closed west of West Memphis, Ark., for repairs
Eastbound traffic on I-40 west of West Memphis, Ark., will be closed overnight to repair damage caused by a tanker truck crash.
News
Cross-border freight nears all-time high
North American freight is picking up, with cross-border freight hauled by trucks nearing an all-time high once again this year.
News, State
Virginia governor unveils tax relief plan
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has a plan for a tax relief shot in the arm for residents coping with higher prices for goods and services.
News, State, Truck Parking
I-10 Corridor Study seeks drivers’ input
The Texas Department of Transportation wants drivers’ input for its I-10 Corridor Study, including insight on truck parking.
News
PS Logistics, Purdy Bros. grow through acquisition
Through its subsidiary Purdy Bros. Trucking, PS Logistics continues its buying tear by acquiring Knoxville, Tenn.-based Colonial Freight.
OOIDA
The OOIDA tour trailer stops in Spokane, Wash.
Marty Ellis takes the OOIDA tour trailer to Spokane, Wash., but he saw a cool truck and several OOIDA members at Gee Cee’s in Toledo, Wash.
Fuel prices, News
National diesel average down, some regions slightly up
EIA’s weekly report showed the national average is down for the ninth consecutive week. However, several regions saw higher prices.
News, State
California bill addresses wildlife-vehicle collisions
One bill nearing passage at the California statehouse addresses concern about wildlife and vehicular traffic interactions throughout the state.
News, State
Researchers look to maximize trucking industry through platooning
An LSU professor says his research on cyber-connected truck platooning could benefit transportation, though 100% automation is decades off.
Federal, News, OOIDA
Trucking Alliance makes another pitch for hair testing
The Trucking Alliance is making another attempt at getting hair testing results included in FMCSA’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.