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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News, State
Minnesota Senate plan relies on federal funds, auto parts tax revenue for roads
A Minnesota Senate panel has advanced a bill to provide more than $5.7 billion for transportation funding over five years.
Federal, News, State
Otay Mesa truck processing lanes nearly double
Part of a nine-figure improvement project, truckers have more processing lanes to choose from at the Otay Mesa land port of entry.
Federal, News
Joseph DeCarolis named EIA administrator
The Energy Information Administration announced Dr. Joseph DeCarolis as its 10th administrator. DeCarolis is now EIA’s primary spokesperson.
Business, Products & Services
Capacity swings to the contract freight market as spot rates soften
Spot rates fall as load availability dries up, reports DAT MembersEdge. Even so, reefer demand is picking up out of Central California.
Business, Features, Products & Services
Longtime owner of White’s, Lee Hi truck stops on I-81 has died
Bobby Berkstresser, longtime owner of White’s Travel Center and Lee Hi Travel Plazas on I-81, has died just weeks after selling to TA & Petro.
Opinion
George Washington Bridge improvements show what’s wrong all over
George Washington Bridge upgrades are great, but who’s building for the future, there or interstates in general? John Bendel has concerns.
News, State
New Jersey, Pennsylvania bills would require side underride guards
New Jersey and Pennsylvania bills each would require certain commercial trucks and trailers to use side underride guards.
Federal, News, State
I-70 Detour Act introduced to alleviate I-70 closure issues
Rep. Lauren Boebert introduced the I-70 Detour Act to require the Department of Transportation to find viable solutions to I-70 closures.
News
Truckers get caught in Ukraine conflict by sanctions, deadlines
Truck drivers in Ukraine were caught in the middle by sanctions levied against Russia and Belarus put in place because of Russia’s invasion.
Business, Products & Services
XPO Logistics adds terminals on East and West coasts
This month and next XPO Logistics plans to open terminals in Georgia and California. Each have nearly 100 doors and over 50,000 square feet.