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.
Listen Now
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
Two killed in crash involving Tesla and parked truck; feds investigating
NHTSA is investigating a fatal crash involving a Tesla and a tractor-trailer, and what, if any, roll the Autopilot feature may have played.
News, State
Pennsylvania lawmakers approve apportioned registrations, vehicle snow and ice removal
A Pennsylvania bill has cleared the statehouse that covers apportioned registrations and snow and ice removal from atop vehicles.
Business, Products & Services
Load posts fell 12.5% during July 4 holiday week
Load posts were down the week of July Fourth, but van and flatbed spot rates were steady. Reefer rates fell. The market to watch is in Texas.
Fuel prices, News
U.S. average diesel price drops a dime per gallon
Almost all U.S. regions saw the price for a gallon of diesel drop about a dime or more from last week, says a weekly federal report.
News, State
CARB hosting webinar training for trucking-related regulations
Navigating CARB regulations can be tricky. Fortunately, CARB is hosting several webinars to help truckers stay compliant in California.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA tells agency that broker transparency is crucial
OOIDA told the FMCSA that it needs to start enforcing regulations to ensure more transparency involving brokers.
News, State
Love’s opens five new Speedco locations
Love’s Travel Stops is announcing five new Speedco locations in Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri and New York.
Features
Upcoming movie exposes the issue of human trafficking in the trucking industry
An upcoming film shines a light on human trafficking in the trucking industry. One organization commends the filmmakers for not sensationalizing the issue.
News, Truck Parking
Download app to help truck parking study along I-94, I-80
Truck parking along I-94 and I-80 is the focus of a study by Texas A&M and University of Wisconsin. They want drivers to download an app.
Crime & Courts, News, State
In CDL fraud case, former Texas DPS employee gets prison time
An ex-Texas Department of Public Safety staffer committed CDL fraud by taking bribes for letting 200-plus prospective drivers bypass a skills test.
