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, OOIDA
OOIDA member-exclusive program offers more than just a fuel card
OOIDA’s fuel program offers members exclusive savings. In the first quarter of 2022, members have saved nearly $1.4 million on fuel purchases.
News, OOIDA, State, Truck Shows
Nice thing happened while the OOIDA tour trailer was at Wheel Jam blowout
Besides the nice-looking trucks to see, something cool happened while Marty Ellis was encouraging truckers to comment on speed limiters.
Crime & Courts, News, State
California Trucking Association says AB5 would ‘upend’ industry
The California Trucking Association called the solicitor general’s brief regarding its lawsuit against AB5 “head-scratchingly wrong.”
News
Inflation overshadows another massive boost in trucking employment/wages
May saw another surge in trucking employment, including wage increases in the transport sector, but is inflation overriding that progress?
News, State
Atlanta voters approve infrastructure funds
Voters in the city of Atlanta recently approved multiple ballot questions to raise $750 million for infrastructure improvements.
News, State
Oconee County considering removal of through-truck traffic ordinance
Oconee County Commissioners are seeking public input on revising a truck traffic ordinance that keeps semitrucks off certain roads.
News, State, Tolls
Indiana Toll Road rates to increase in July
As if traveling isn’t already expensive right now with skyrocketing fuel prices, the Indiana Toll Road will increase rates beginning July 1.
Federal, News
FMCSA increases safety grants by 52%
FMCSA will award $463 million in safety grants to states in an effort to reduce commercial motor vehicle crashes.
News, OOIDA, Safety & Security
Listen to truckers about highway safety, OOIDA Foundation says
While technology is often pitched as the way to improve highway safety, the OOIDA Foundation says truckers approach the topic from a different view.
Federal, News
Senate committee to consider nomination of FMCSA’s Hutcheson
The Senate Commerce Committee will consider the nomination of Robin Hutcheson as administrator of the FMCSA at a hearing next week.
