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.
Listen Now
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
‘Driver shortage’ sparks CDL partnership program in Virginia
A Virginia initiative aims to address driver shortages by putting 100 new CDL drivers on the road in 100 days. They’re a third of the way there.
Coronavirus, News, OOIDA
Vaccine mandate for truckers the ‘straw that broke the camel’s back’
With a US convoy forming to protest vaccine mandates, OOIDA’s Lewie Pugh thinks this is the “straw that broke the camel’s back” for many truckers.
Crime & Courts, News
Alias, crash, controlled substances test get driver banned
Operating a commercial truck under an alias after crashing and testing positive for controlled substance has gotten a Mexican driver banned.
Business
Maersk acquires Pennsylvania’s Pilot Freight Services
A.P. Moller-Maersk is adding the assets of Glenn Mills, Pa.-based Pilot Freight Services to its U.S. network, reaching 150 locations total.
Coronavirus, Federal, News
DHS keeping an eye on possible truck convoy protests near Super Bowl
Homeland Security is alerting law enforcement about talks about truck convoys protesting vaccination mandates, and even one targeting the Super Bowl.
Federal, News
Analysis: Reported increase in Clearinghouse drug test violations misleading
Several trucking publications recently reported a 10% surge in FMCSA-reported drug test violations from 2020 to 2021. But those numbers don’t tell the entire story.
News
Federal programs aim to attract veterans to trucking industry
Citing supply chain issues, the Defense Department highlights federal programs aimed at transitioning military veterans into trucking.
News, State
Action on ticket cameras pursued in nine states
Some state lawmakers want to constrain the use of traffic cameras to ticket and fine motorists, but other states look at adding them.
News, OOIDA
The OOIDA tour trailer pulls into Hammond, La.
Marty Ellis next takes the OOIDA tour trailer to Hammond, La., an area not only known for Cajun food but also growing strawberries.
News, State
CDL program offers Arizona inmates second chance through career in trucking
The Arizona Second Chance Centers CDL program has helped more than 400 former inmates find a second chance through a career in trucking.
