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
Yellow adds academies as entry-level driver training goes into effect
A day after the FMCSA’s new entry-level driver training regulations went into effect, Yellow Corp. says it will open two more academies.
News
New Jersey highway named worst truck bottleneck for fourth straight year
An interstate in New Jersey is keeping its spot as the worst truck bottleneck in the nation, with Georgia accounting for three of the top 10.
Coronavirus, News
Truck convoy to D.C. organizers set March 4 kickoff date
A truck convoy protesting vaccination mandates is scheduled to kick off its trek to Washington, D.C., on March 4 in California.
News, OOIDA, State
Money for driver training, retention center of Wisconsin effort to address supply chain issues
Legislation in Wisconsin seeks to add and retain new CDL drivers through a three-part scholarship program to address supply chain issues.
News, State
Fuel tax relief pursued in 10 states
Legislative efforts in 10 states would provide motorists and/or truck drivers relief from enacted or upcoming fuel tax increases.
Coronavirus, News
Canadian transport minister suggests suspending protestors commercial licenses
Canada’s Transport Minister is calling for commercial licenses to be suspended to end the blockades and protests over vaccine mandates.
Fuel prices, News
Diesel prices nearing $4 national average, $5 in California
Bad news for truckers: Diesel prices have surged, including a national average approaching $4, and California’s average just under $5.
COVID-19, News
Decreases in transport demand contributed to second U.S. GDP loss on record
The pandemic caused a significant decrease in transportation demand and investment, leading to the second decrease of U.S. GDP on record.
News, State, Tolls
New law sets stage for gateless Ohio Turnpike tolling
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed into law a bill to remove a stumbling block for the implementation of gateless tolling on the Ohio Turnpike.
Opinion
Left lane cruising to gaming while driving: AVs need regulations
From left lane cruising to playing video games while driving, the time to heavily regulate the autonomous vehicle industry was yesterday.