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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Fuel prices, News
Market supply leads to fuel rationing at Nevada, Arizona TA stations
TravelCenters of America locations in Nevada and Arizona are reportedly limiting diesel to 60 gallons per purchase due to market supply.
News, State, Tolls
Maryland board approves private partner agreement for I-270/495 tolls
The Maryland Board of Public Works approved of a private partnership agreement, keeping the ball rolling for the Capital Beltway toll project.
News, State
Texas fall elections to include transportation questions
Voters in Texas locales around the state will decide during fall elections whether to use taxes or bonds to aid road and bridge work.
Crime & Courts, News
PAM Transport faces another class action wage lawsuit
A former driver for PAM Transport has filed a wage lawsuit similar to one that the trucking company settled for $16.5 million last year.
Federal, News, OOIDA
Senate infrastructure bill: the good and the bad
OOIDA looks at the trucking provisions in the Senate infrastructure bill, breaking down the good and the bad.
News, State, Tolls
Pennsylvania legislator offers alternative to bridge tolls
A leading Pennsylvania state lawmaker has announced a transportation funding plan that would replace pursuit of bridge tolls.
News
Glenwood Canyon, I-70 in Colorado to reopen this weekend
After mudslides shut down I-70 in Glenwood Canyon, Colo., for three weeks, state officials announced it will partially reopen on Saturday.
Crime & Courts, News
Trucker’s CBD lawsuit gutted after RICO claims dismissed
A trucker who was fired for testing positive for THC after taking a CBD product has had his RICO claims against the maker dismissed.
Crime & Courts, News
Two lawsuits filed against trucking companies for fatal I-65 crash in Alabama
Two lawsuits stemming from an I-65 crash in Alabama have been filed However, NTSB’s investigation has not yet ruled a probable cause.
News, OOIDA, Truck Shows
GBATS is back; plus the latest on AB5 and the PRO Act
OOIDA’s internet talk show debuted at its new 7 p.m. Central time slot with a GBATS preview and updates on AB5 and the PRO Act.