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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Business, News, Products & Services
ELD manufacturers say they are ready for end of 3G
With the 3G network sunset underway, Land Line takes a deep dive into how many ELDs will be affected and how many drivers will need to upgrade.
Business, Equipment, News
Waymo, C.H. Robinson team up for autonomous truck pilot program
Autonomous driving technology company Waymo and C.H. Robinson are entering a long-term partnership to explore autonomous trucks in logistics.
News, OOIDA, State
Washington Senate committee discusses truck driver access to port restrooms
Washington state Senate committee holds hearing to discuss bill to give truck drivers operating at ports assurances for access to restrooms.
Coronavirus, Federal
Truck convoy to Washington, D.C. set to begin Wednesday
The People’s Convoy organizers announce the U.S. truck convoy to Washington, D.C., protesting vaccination mandates will begin Feb. 23.
News, Safety & Security
International Roadcheck vehicle inspections set for May 17-19
The International Roadcheck safety inspection blitz is planned for May 17-19. Inspectors will be out in force in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Federal, News, State
EPA setting new truck emission standards, reinstating California’s waiver
The U.S. EPA is poised to establish stricter truck emission standards and return California’s power to install stricter standards.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA, ATA ask Buttigieg to help end truck parking crisis
OOIDA and ATA are urging U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to take steps toward ending the truck parking crisis.
Coronavirus, News, OOIDA
OOIDA in the news: Pugh on protest, ‘driver shortage’
The ongoing protests and the perceived driver shortage were on the docket for OOIDA’s Lewie Pugh as trucking continues to be in the news.
Crime & Courts, Federal, News
Federal appeals court may hear trucker’s CBD lawsuit
A trucker fired for a positive drug test wants a federal appeals court to weigh in on his case against CBD companies claiming 0% THC.
Business, News, Products & Services
Hirshbach buys John Christner Trucking, boosts its reefer carrier ranking
Iowa-based Hirschbach Motor Lines has been expanding its refrigerated carrier presence. Now it’s buying Oklahoma’s John Christner Trucking.
