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: Federal underride effort pushes forward
An NHTSA advisory committee has held another meeting, and it appears some on the panel are committed to creating an underride requirement.
The Latest
Federal, News
Proposed federal bill targets staged collisions with trucks
A bill introduced in the U.S. House by representatives from Louisiana and Texas is meant to target staged collisions and insurance fraud.
News, State
Virginia aims to take the guesswork out of alcohol detection
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is launching the largest commercial test of a driver alcohol detection system for safety.
Federal, News
FMCSA releases instructional video on registration process
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration wants to help navigate motor carriers through the registration process.
News, OOIDA
Nominations are due soon for OOIDA’s Board of Directors
Nomination forms for OOIDA’s Board of Directors were sent in November. The deadline for nominations is Dec. 31.
Equipment
Freightliner and Western Star trucks recalled for noncompliant tires
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain Freightliner and Western Star trucks with tires that fail to meet federal standards.
News, State
Michigan House approves reciprocity with Wisconsin for certain loads
Michigan House lawmakers have endorsed a reciprocity package for timber haulers who cross the state’s border with Wisconsin.
Opinion
OOIDA’s message of no driver shortage hits mainstream
OOIDA has said for years that there isn’t a driver shortage. Amid a supply chain crisis, mainstream media started listening.
Driver Fitness, News
St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund doing its part to prevent diabetes
St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund is offering two types of diabetes prevention programs at no cost to professional drivers.
News
Study suggests owner-operators more satisfied with job than company drivers
A study by the American Transportation Research Institute suggests owner-operators are earning more and happier with their job role.
Coronavirus, Fuel prices, News
EIA outlook more uncertain than normal
EIA’s latest short-term energy outlook was released on Dec. 7, and the identification of the COVID-19 omicron variant raises uncertainty.
