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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Crime & Courts, News, State
Female trucker alleges Walmart’s uniforms are discriminatory
A female driver for Walmart is claiming company uniforms are designed for men, forcing women drivers to pay for their own comfortable pants.
News, State, Tolls
Washington state committee discusses end to Tacoma Narrows Bridge tolls
A Washington state Senate panel recently discussed a bill to use existing revenue to expedite toll removal on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.
Business, Equipment, Products & Services
Engineering company touts anti-rollover system
The threat of a rollover in windy weather is scary for a tractor-trailer driver. Axicle Engineering says its system can protect drivers.
Federal, News, OOIDA
U.S. DOT unveils safety plan; OOIDA critical of truck parking omission
The U.S. Department of Transportation unveiled its National Roadway Safety Strategy. OOIDA called out the plan’s omission of truck parking.
Federal, News
Rep. Graves requests briefing on infrastructure law implementation
Rep. Sam Graves, the T&I Committee’s ranking member, wants more information on how the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will be implemented.
Federal, News, OOIDA
New hours-of-service rules don’t deter safety, OOIDA says
FMCSA’s recent changes to the hours-of-service rules were based on common sense and do not have a negative effect on safety, OOIDA says.
News, OOIDA, State
OOIDA, WTA testify in support of Washington truck parking bill
OOIDA, WTA testify in support of Washington state bill intended to reduce emissions and safety risks of inadequate truck parking.
Federal, News
FMCSA to release updated National Registry
Soon when you need a doctor for your U.S. DOT physical, the FMCSA National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners will sport a new look.
Opinion
Pushes for under-21 drivers, higher insurance minimums seem related
There are two issues that get many of us riled up. One is the incessant push by trail lawyers to increase the required minimum insurance coverage from $750,000. The second is another incessantly pushed idea that 18-20-year-olds driving tractor-trailers from state to state and across the country is a good idea. Though I worry in […]
Equipment
Peterbilt recall affects thousands of trucks with step assembly issue
A few thousand Peterbilt 579 trucks may have a loose cab step, increasing the risk of a slip and fall and forcing Paccar to issue a recall.