Federal, News, State
FMCSA denies Florida agency’s exemption from CDL testing rules
FMCSA has denied a Florida agency’s request for an exemption from regulations that require the CDL skills tests be completed in succession.
Listen Now
Podcast: Crashes, drugs, fraud and parking on agenda for FMCSA forum
An FMCSA Research Forum is coming up next week, and what comes out of it could have a significant impact on your life as a truck driver.
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Federal, News
Senate votes down Weil’s nomination to lead Wage and Hour
President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division was defeated in the Senate.
OOIDA, Opinion
Just maybe the FLSA will finally apply to trucking
Someone in D.C. is listening to OOIDA saying it’s unfair to exempt truck drivers from overtime pay promised in the Fair Labor Standards Act.
News
New scholarships available to become a commercial vehicle technician
New Technology & Maintenance Council scholarships are available for two students interested in becoming a commercial vehicle technician.
Features, OOIDA Member
OOIDA life member named Rock Star of the Supply Chain
An OOIDA life member was named one of FoodLogistics.com’s 2022 Rock Stars of the supply chain for his hard work and impact over the past year.
Fuel prices, News, OOIDA
OOIDA Foundation updates its fuel surcharge education
The OOIDA Foundation has provided an update to its fuel surcharge information page to help drivers and their business remain profitable.
Federal, News
FMCSA preparing for automated trucks during research/technology forum
During its annual Analysis, Research, and Technology Forum, FMCSA leaders discussed what they are working on regarding the future of truck safety.
Business, News, Products & Services
Spot market rates, demand for trucks continue to soften
Load posts were down on the DAT MembersEdge load board last week with a more available trucks. DAT checks its data to see what’s going on.
Federal, News
FMCSA grants Werner’s CDL exemption for permit holders
FMCSA approved an exemption request from Werner that cited a driver shortage. OOIDA opposed the exemption.
Federal, News
U.S. DOT outlines FY 2023 budget
The U.S. Department of Transportation released its fiscal year 2023 budget proposal with a focus on clean transportation and job creation.
News, Safety & Security
Operation Safe Driver Week set for mid-July
Law enforcement officers will be out in force the week of July 10-16 for Operation Safe Driver Week. They’ll have an eagle eye on speeding.
