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
Tesla Autopilot crash results in first felony charges related to automated systems
Tesla’s Autopilot feature is the center of the first felony charges filed in a fatal crash case involving automated driving systems.
Coronavirus, News
Canadian truckers protest vaccine mandate
A cross-border vaccine mandate has prompted truck drivers in Canada to launch a protest. Hundreds of truckers are participating in a convoy.
News, State
Virginia and Missouri bills call for left lane truck rules
Transportation leaders at the Virginia and Missouri statehouses are pursuing rule changes that single out trucks from left lane use on interstates.
News, OOIDA, Truck Shows
Late OOIDA co-founder nominated for trucking honor
Former OOIDA president Jim Johnston nominated for the Mid-American Trucking Show’s inaugural Wall of Fame.
Fuel prices, News
Another surge in diesel prices
Diesel increases this week included a 5.5-cent jump in the national average, according to the Energy Information Administration’s report.
Features, OOIDA, OOIDA Member
Remembering Martha Taylor – June 6, 1935-Jan. 19, 2022
Martha Greene Taylor, a longtime member of OOIDA’s Scholarship Committee and wife of Director Emeritus John Taylor, died Jan. 19.
News, OOIDA
Safety a key issue on the upcoming edition of ‘Live From Exit 24’
CVSA’s deputy executive director joins host Mike Matousek and OOIDA Executive Vice President Lewie Pugh on “Live From Exit 24” on Wednesday, Jan. 26.
News, State
Pennsylvania Senate panel advances truck weigh system bill
A Pennsylvania Senate panel has approved a bill to establish an electronic weigh station bypass system for trucks moving across the state.
Federal, News, OOIDA
Highway coalition urges Congress to finalize appropriations
In a letter to Congressional leaders, the American Highway Users Alliance said more work needs to be done in order to fulfill the promise of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Opinion
There’s gold in the driver shortage for the ATA
With the under-21 driver apprentice program, it seems ATA has won with its “driver shortage” PR blitz, so why no let-up in the drumbeat?
