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
Trucking employment continues to rise; inflation undermines wage increases
More than 4,000 trucking jobs were added to the economy in June, keeping a mostly two-year streak of growth alive.
News, State
California truckers react to AB5
The U.S. Supreme Court recently denied a petition regarding AB5. Now, truckers in California are weighing their options.
Fuel prices, News
EIA report shows substantial drops in diesel prices
The Energy Information Administration experienced a technical outage in mid-June. On July 7, EIA returned with its weekly report
Business, Products & Services
Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax, Form 2290, due Aug. 31
For most big trucks, the annual payment of the federal Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax and filing of Form 2290 is due at the end of August.
Federal, News
Emission reports by state DOTs, metro planners required under proposed rule
The Biden administration wants state DOTs and metro planning organizations to set annual emission targets and report emissions on their roadways.
Business, Products & Services
New Garmin truck navigator offers built-in dashcam
A built-in dashcam is featured with Garmin’s new truck navigator. Forward collision and lane departure warnings are added safety measures.
News, Safety & Security
Operation Safe Driver Week 2022 starts Sunday
Operation Safe Driver Week is scheduled for July 10-16. Law enforcement officers will be especially keen to nab speeding drivers that week.
Federal, News
Speed limiter comment period nearly over
Thousands of truck drivers have spoken out against a speed limiter mandate. But only days remain to add comments.
Crime & Courts, News
Three trailers of beef stolen in Nebraska; may be connected to other thefts
Police in Grand Island, Neb., are investigating the theft of three trailers of beef. Officials suggest a developing trend, but an industry insider isn’t convinced.
Coronavirus, Crime & Courts, News
Another prison sentence in scheme to defraud CARES Act loans
The second of two people indicted in June 2021 in connection with a scheme to defraud the CARES Act loan program has gotten prison time.
