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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Opinion
The ATA says driver churn is good for you
High driver turnover gets a bad rap, the ATA says. Driver churn is good for drivers. Maybe if you ignore the real world, John Bendel says.
News, State
Four states take action on ticket cameras
Ticket cameras are a topic under review in multiple statehouses as legislators discuss rule changes to the revenue-generating devices.
News
National Work Zone Awareness Week set for April 11-15
The 23rd annual National Work Zone Awareness Week, which seeks to raise awareness about safe driving in work zones, takes place April 11-15.
News, State
SoCal ports begin collection of Clean Truck Fund rates
The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles have begun collecting a Clean Truck Fund rate on containers hauled by diesel-powered trucks.
Federal, News
Task force aims to create ‘bridge between veterans and the trucking industry’
An Army veteran will chair a new task force to bring veterans into trucking. The White House touts 100 new apprenticeship programs.
News, State
Three states approve fuel tax holidays; other states pursue action
Fuel tax relief efforts are approved in three states, while other states continue to pursue relief for motorists and truckers.
Federal, News
FMCSA accepting Truck Leasing Task Force applications
The FMCSA has launched the opening of applications for its Truck Leasing Task Force. The deadline to apply is May 6.
Business, News, Products & Services
Love’s helping professional drivers prepare for 2022 International Roadcheck
Love’s is offering discounted services for professional drivers ahead of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance International Roadcheck.
Federal, News
With personal conveyance, how long and how far, CVSA asks
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance wants FMCSA to nail down how long and how far a commercial driver can go on personal conveyance.
News, OOIDA, State
New Washington state law keeps state-owned and -operated rest areas open
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has signed into law a bill to aid truck drivers by keeping state-owned and -operated rest areas open.