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.
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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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Federal, News
Joshi confirmation as FMCSA administrator advances to full Senate
Meera Joshi took another step toward becoming the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s next permanent administrator.
News, OOIDA
Truck parking issues at the center of next ‘Live From Exit 24’
“Live From Exit 24” is back Wednesday at 7 p.m. Central to talk truck parking issues and more. Call and share your thoughts at 317-67-OOIDA.
News, State
Northeast lawmakers urge governors to sign Transportation and Climate Initiative
More than 120 lawmakers in the Northeast want the Transportation and Climate Initiative ratified, which could accelerate adoption of electric vehicles.
News, State
New York bill covers concern about ‘bad actor’ household goods movers
A New York bill calls for greater enforcement of some provisions related to certification of household goods movers to rein in bad actors.
Federal, News
Senator nudges EPA for DEF sensor quick fix
Tennessee’s Sen. Marsha Blackburn pushes EPA for a quick fix to a DEF sensor shortage. OOIDA applauds her efforts to stop “derating” trucks.
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.
