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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Federal, News, Truck Parking
FHWA handbook moves public sector closer to addressing truck parking crisis
The federal government is finalizing a truck parking development handbook that tells the public sector how to increase parking capacity and why.
News, OOIDA
Start preparing for the OOIDA scholarship deadline
Those interested in applying for an OOIDA Mary Johnston Scholarship have until Feb. 1 to do so. The program started in 1998.
Crime & Courts, News, State
Georgia Supreme Court says no ordinance, no boot
The Georgia Supreme Court ruled on Dec. 14 that car boots will only be allowed if there is a city or county ordinance already in place.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA’s Pugh speaks up for drivers at forum
In addition to recruitment, OOIDA Executive Vice President Lewie Pugh said there should be more done to retain current truck drivers.
Federal, News, OOIDA
White House releases plan to strengthen trucking workforce
The White House announced a plan to strengthen the trucking workforce. OOIDA says that plan must include paying drivers for their time.
Crime & Courts, News
Petition seeks clemency for driver sentenced to 110 years
A petition seeks a reduced sentence for Rogel Aguilera-Mederos, who crashed his tractor trailer into stopped traffic on I-70 in 2019.
News, State, Tolls
Car drivers receive invoices for Rhode Island’s truck-only tolls
Rhode Island issued nearly 2,000 transactions billing car drivers for truck-only tolls, opening up questions regarding the system’s accuracy.
Business, Products & Services
API Lubricants Group approves PC-12 diesel engine oil category
The development of a new diesel engine category, Proposed Category-12 (PC-12), was approved by the Diesel Engine Oil Advisory Panel.
News, State, Tolls
New Jersey bill would halt automatic Turnpike Authority toll increases
A bill introduced this week in the New Jersey Senate would put a stop to automatic Turnpike Authority toll increases for all users.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA Board Member Doug Smith talks TV appearance and more
OOIDA Board Member Doug Smith joined “Live From Exit 24” to discuss his unique career path, which includes a recent TV appearance.
