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Federal, News

OOIDA: Supply chain woes start with unfair compensation for truckers

The overtime exemption causes a driver’s time to be valued less than workers in other professions. That must change, OOIDA says.

Fuel prices, News

Diesel cost still climbing

Rising prices continue to be the norm, according to the weekly diesel report from the Energy Information Administration released Oct. 18.

News, State

Michigan Senate panel backs cutting red tape for local roads

A bill package advancing in the Michigan Senate is intended to maximize funding for local roads by trimming federal aid costs.

News, State, Tolls

Southern Beltway toll road opens in Pennsylvania

Anyone who thought Pennsylvania does not have enough toll roads is in luck. The Southern Beltway turnpike extension is now open to traffic.

News, OOIDA

OOIDA part of first ATHS Hall of Fame class at 50-year celebration

OOIDA was among the inaugural inductees into the newly-formed American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame on Oct. 15.

Crime & Courts, News, State

Kumho Tire ordered to pay trucker $3M for rollover crash

A Pennsylvania jury recently awarded a trucker $3 million after finding that a Kumho Tire defect caused a blowout and subsequent rollover.

Business, Equipment

Cummins announces development of natural gas engine for big trucks

Cummins is developing a natural gas engine for Class 8 trucks as it aims for zero-emission rigs. A hydrogen-fueled truck also’s in the works.

Products & Services

Cooper Tire offers new Roadmaster steer tire for long-haul

Its new steer tire, the Roadmaster RM832+ EM, has improved low rolling resistance to save fuel and better tread wear, says Cooper Tire.

News, OOIDA

OOIDA tour trailer stops in Spokane, Wash.

Marty Ellis took the OOIDA tour trailer to Boise, Idaho, to check in with the previous skipper of The Spirit. Now he’s in Spokane, Wash.

Crime & Courts, News, State

CDL manual not proof of higher standard for truckers, federal court rules

In a blow to personal injury attorney tactics, a federal court found that the CDL manual cannot be cited to show a higher standard of care.