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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News, State
Pennsylvania Senate panel advances expanded use of self-driving vehicles
A Pennsylvania Senate panel has moved forward a bill to permit self-driving vehicles to operate on roadways with or without a driver.
News, OOIDA, State
Truck insurance coalition spotlights need for Maryland towing reform
A coalition of trucking and insurance companies is urging Maryland lawmakers to address unscrupulous towing companies
News, OOIDA
The OOIDA tour trailer pulls into Ganado, Texas
Marty Ellis, the OOIDA tour trailer skipper, at the next stop, in Ganado, Texas, can get some Mexican food, if he is up for a walk.
Coronavirus, News
Canada protests over vaccine mandate reach Ottawa
Protests over a cross-border vaccine mandate reached Ottawa over the weekend and were still going on Monday, Jan. 31.
News, State
Pittsburgh bridge collapses same day Biden visits to talk infrastructure
The Forbes Avenue Bridge in Pittsburgh collapsed on Friday, the day President Joe Biden is visiting the city to talk infrastructure.
Federal, News, OOIDA
Automated vehicles to be focus of House T&I hearing
Next week, the U.S. House of Representatives’ T&I Committee will conduct a hearing about what that future of automation may look like.
News, State
Towing company’s math equals $70,000 bill for truck owner
Maps Towing and Diesel Repair slapped Canada-based Blue Line Distribution with a bill of over $70,000 due to weather and alleged damages.
Business, Equipment
Used Class 8 truck prices were up in December
Used Class 8 truck prices in December were high compared to a year previous. As freight picks up, expect more truck to sell at lower prices.
Business, Products & Services
TravelCenters of America to renovate 100 stores in 2022
As part of its 50th anniversary, TravelCenters of America plans to upgrade 100 stores and offer promotions to customers.
News, OOIDA
The OOIDA tour trailer stops in Edinburg, Texas
The Texas tour for the OOIDA tour trailer continues with a stop in Edinburg, Texas. Come save him if you see him working on the trailer.
