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News, State

Alabama fuel tax rates increase Oct. 1

The third of three annual fuel tax rate increases in Alabama is taking effect. Fuel taxes are up a dime from three years ago.

News, OOIDA

‘Live From Exit 24’ answers your broker-related questions

“Live From Exit 24” is back Wednesday at 7 p.m. Central. Join us as we cover broker-related issues with Anne Reinke, president and CEO of TIA.

OOIDA, Truck Shows

The OOIDA tour trailer stops in Salina, Kan.

Last weekend was quite a blowout at GBATS, so Marty Ellis might be glad to be taking the OOIDA tour trailer somewhere presumably quieter.

Federal, News

Uncertainty hangs over infrastructure bill

Time is running out for the House to pass an infrastructure bill before the current surface reauthorization expires at the end of September.

Crime & Courts, News

Unpaid military leave center of UPS drivers’ wage lawsuit

A class action lawsuit alleges that UPS fails to pay employees wages during short-term military leave, but UPS claims it’s not required to.

News, State

California law provides aid to port drivers

A new law in California is touted to end the exploitation of port drivers at the state’s ports and inland distribution centers.

Federal, News

FMCSA renews company’s HOS exemption

The FMCSA is renewing a company’s HOS exemption that allows its drivers to work up to 16 hours per day following an off-duty break of at least eight hours.

News, OOIDA

OOIDA prepares for 15th annual Truckers for Troops campaign

The 15th annual Truckers for Troops campaign is slated for the week of Nov. 8. So far, the effort has raised nearly $700,000.

News, State

States pursue action on ticket cameras

Ticket cameras are a topic at statehouses around the country as legislators pursue rule changes to the revenue-generating devices.

News, OOIDA

OOIDA presents Truck to Success course on becoming an owner-op

OOIDA’s Truck to Success course on becoming an owner-operator is set for Oct. 26-28. Watch a free preview on cost of operations.