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.
Listen Now
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, OOIDA
OOIDA delivers toys to Children’s Mercy Hospital in KC
A superhero, along with some comic book characters, delivered a truckload of toys to Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City.
Federal, News, OOIDA
FHWA to host National Coalition on Truck Parking Workshop
The lack of truck parking has been at crisis level for some time. On Dec. 16, the FHWA will have a National Coalition on Truck Parking Workshop.
News, State
Michigan Senate approves cut to local road funding red tape
A bill package approved by the Michigan Senate is intended to maximize funding for local roads by trimming federal aid costs.
Features
Dec. 18 is now Wreaths Across America Day
The Senate passed a resolution on Dec. 10 to officially designate Dec. 18 as “Wreaths Across America Day” in honor of fallen U.S. troops.
News, State
California senator scrutinizing Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system
Sen. Lena Gonzalez is urging the DMV to look into Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system after videos appear to show drivers misusing the technology.
Coronavirus, Federal, News
Senators request vaccine mandate exemption for cross-border truckers
Fourteen U.S. senators want truck drivers from the United States and Canada to cross the border without being subject to a COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
News, State, Tolls
Washington state lawmakers pursue end to Tacoma Narrows Bridge tolls
Multiple efforts at the Washington statehouse would use existing revenue to expedite toll removal on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.
Crime & Courts, News
Fiery, fatal I-70 pileup results in 110-year sentence for driver
A driver whose tractor-trailer crashed into backed up traffic on I-70 in the Denver area in 2019 has been sentenced to 110 years in prison.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA Board member Doug Smith joins ‘Live From Exit 24’
OOIDA Board member Doug Smith will be the guest on the next “Live From Exit 24” to discuss his recent television appearance and more.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA tour trailer ends year with Joplin, Mo., stop
The year’s final stop for the OOIDA tour trailer will be in Joplin, Mo. In January, Marty Ellis plans to head to Texas and places south.
