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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Fuel prices, News, State
Proper IFTA reporting key during tax holidays
Recent fuel tax holidays are creating compliance issues in several jurisdictions, according to IFTA. How can you be sure you’re compliant?
Federal, News
Department of Labor to host second worker classification public forum
The U.S. Department of Labor’s second public forum regarding worker classification is set for Wednesday, June 29.
Crime & Courts, News
Driver, company face lawsuit over protester’s death
An Ontario, Canada, truck driver and the motor carrier that employed him face a $5 million lawsuit over the death of a protester at a pork processing plant in June 2020. Regan Russell, 65, died on June 19, 2020, when she was struck by a truck while protesting provincial legislation that prohibited protesters from obstructing […]
Crime & Courts, News
Alvarez Transport ordered to cease after driver’s crash, death
On top of many violations, a crash killing one of its drivers led fed regulators to order Connecticut’s Alvarez Transport to stop operating.
News, State
Louisiana approves longer, heavier loads at ports
A new law in Louisiana creates a new tandem load permit for trucks hauling to and from ports in the state.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA opposes driver training school’s exemption request
When it comes to improving highway safety, OOIDA said there is no substitute for an experienced and qualified trainer.
Crime & Courts, Federal, News
C.H. Robinson loses U.S. Supreme Court bid in negligence lawsuit
The Supreme Court declined to hear C.H. Robinson’s negligence lawsuit, paving the way for brokers to be held liable for contracted carriers.
Crime & Courts, News, State
Trucking industry awaits Supreme Court decision on AB5
The wait to find out if the U.S. Supreme Court will hear the California Trucking Association’s case against Assembly Bill 5 continues.
News, OOIDA
Marty Ellis next takes the OOIDA tour trailer to Mount Vernon, Ill.
While stopped in Hurricane, W. Va., Marty Ellis got to see the Keller Trucking autism awareness truck. The next stop for Ellis and the OOIDA tour trailer’s in Illinois.
Business
USA Truck to be bought by Germany’s DB Schenker
If its shareholders approve, Arkansas-based USA Truck will become part of German logistics company DB Schenker by year end.
