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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Federal, News
Driving school seeks exemption from instructors’ qualification requirements
A truck driving school says its instructors should be exempt from a driver training rule that requires them to have two years of driving experience.
Fuel prices, News
Lower diesel prices again this week
Diesel prices, including the national average, were lower for the second consecutive week. The Gulf Coast saw the largest drop this week.
News, State
Louisiana House panel backs double fines, camera use on Atchafalaya Basin Bridge
A Louisiana House panel has voted to advance a bill to double fines for speeding and for truck lane restrictions along the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge.
News, State
Spring storms lead to Minnesota executive order
Minnesota has experienced extreme weather that is affecting their agricultural industry. The state has an hours-of-service waiver in place.
Equipment, News, State
Sysco to acquire hundreds of Freightliner electric trucks
Sysco Corp. is moving forward with its ambitious emission reduction targets by acquiring nearly 800 electric trucks. Will it work?
Business, Equipment
Meritor buys Siemens Commercial Vehicle business
Shortly after announcing plans to join Cummins Inc., Meritor is buying Siemens Commercial Vehicle biz for more electric powertrain expertise.
OOIDA, Truck Shows
OOIDA tour trailer stops in Morris, Ill., fresh from a vintage truck show
He’s in Morris, Ill., now, but over the weekend Marty Ellis took the OOIDA tour trailer to the ATHS Greater Cincinnati Chapter Truck Show.
Federal, News, Safety & Security
Avoiding crashes sometimes prompts need for speed, truckers say
Truckers say a proposed speed limiter mandate would prevent them from accelerating to avoid crashes.
Equipment, News, State
Self-driving vehicles allowed on Kansas roadways; Gatik begin operations
Thanks to lobbying efforts by Walmart and startup company Gatik, Kansas now allows self-driving vehicles to operate on public roads.
News, State
Heavy snow expected in Colorado as NWS issues winter weather advisory
Heavy snow in late May? A winter weather advisory has been issued for northeast Colorado. The latest forecasted snowfall totals are staggering.