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, Truck Parking
OOIDA leads truck parking discussion with city leaders across the nation
Two OOIDA board members provided valuable information to the National League of Cities, an organization comprised of city leaders.
News, State
Washington Supreme Court: Governor overstepped authority in transportation veto
The Washington Supreme Court has ruled Gov. Jay Inslee overstepped his veto authority in two-year transportation budget.
Federal, News
NEXUS/FAST enrollment centers on U.S. side of border to reopen Nov. 29
Shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, NEXUS/FAST enrollment centers in the U.S. will reopen Nov. 29 but Canadian centers remain closed.
News, State
Flooding creates state of emergency in the Northwest
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee declared a state of emergency after heavy rain and wind caused extensive flooding, mudslides and power outages.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA Foundation lays out the facts of the ‘driver shortage’
The OOIDA Foundation has created research reports to help professional drivers rebut often-parroted accounts of a “driver shortage.”
Fuel prices, News
Diesel prices continue to seesaw
Diesel numbers were up – and down – according to a weekly report from the Energy Information Administration released on Nov. 15.
Crime & Courts, News, State
U.S. Supreme Courts wants solicitor general to weigh in on AB5
The Supreme Court asked the solicitor general to weigh in on a case involving California’s Assembly Bill 5.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA Board nomination forms hit mailboxes
The time to nominate candidates for the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association’s Board of Directors begins now.
Federal, News
Obama-era trailer emissions standards reversed
Trailer manufacturers will not have to adhere to stricter emissions standards after a court found agencies overstepped their boundaries.
News, OOIDA
The OOIDA tour trailer stops in Kingman, Ariz.
Marty Ellis stops in Kingman, Ariz., for a couple of days before venturing to Las Vegas. Tell him what’s on your mind if you’re in the area.
