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.
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Coronavirus, Federal, News
OSHA COVID-19 vaccine rule goes to White House
OSHA’s rule regarding a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for businesses with 100 or more employees is under review at the White House.
Fuel prices, News
Diesel surge continues
The Oct. 11 diesel report from the Energy Information Administration showed more of the same as prices continue to rise across the country.
Crime & Courts, News
New Orleans woman’s guilty plea brings ‘Operation Sideswipe’ convictions to 28
Another guilty plea in the ongoing “Operation Sideswipe” saga involves a woman who claimed injuries from a staged crash she wasn’t even in.
News, State
Voters in another Nevada county will decide on local diesel tax
Commissioners in one Nevada locale have decided to allow voters to decide next year whether to collect a local diesel tax.
Crime & Courts, News, State
Texas court rejects government liability in motorist floodwater drowning
How much responsibility does a county hold to warn motorists of flood waters on roads? More specifically, how adequate should signage be?
Features, News
Remembering Paul N. Abelson – Sept. 11, 1938-Oct. 7, 2021
Paul Abelson, Land Line’s senior technical writer for more than two decades, died Oct. 7 at his home in Littleton, Colo.
Federal, News
Truckers point to pay, detention time as ways to improve supply chain
Hundreds of organizations and individuals have already responded to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s request for ideas on how to improve the supply chain.
Driver Fitness, News
Iowa 80 Truckstop offers flu shot clinics
The Iowa 80 Truckstop in Walcott is offering two flu shot clinics in October. No appointments are necessary. It is walk-in only.
Crime & Courts, News, State
Nevada Trucking Association challenges prevailing wage determination
Three Nevada trade associations are suing the Department of Labor, claiming it illegally imported outside data to calculate a higher prevailing wage.
News, State
Pennsylvania House advances truck weigh system bill
The Pennsylvania House has approved a bill that would authorize a truck weigh system. A separate bill also covers truck weights.
