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: 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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News, State
Nebraska, Minnesota latest to declare fuel related emergencies
Fuel supply issues have been reported in several states this summer. Nebraska and Minnesota are latest states to declare emergencies.
Fuel prices, News
Diesel costs down in several locales
The latest report from the EIA on Aug. 9 showed the national average is now $3.364, which is three-tenths of a cent lower than last week.
News
Canada border service workers end work-to-rule strike
Canada border service employees ended a work-to-rule strike after a marathon negotiation led to a tentative agreement on Friday, Aug. 6.
Crime & Courts, News
Tennessee Supreme Court overturns $31M verdict in Navistar MaxxForce lawsuit
Four years after a $31 million verdict, Tennessee’s high court cleared Navistar in a lawsuit claiming liability for faulty MaxxForce engines.
News, State
Texas voters to decide on transportation bonds
Voters in Texas soon will be able to decide whether to authorize transportation bonds for work in certain areas of the state.
Federal, News
Senate infrastructure bill fails to add truck parking amendment
The Senate is expected to pass its bipartisan infrastructure package soon, but the bill will not include any measures aimed at addressing the truck parking crisis.
News, OOIDA
‘Live From Exit 24’ to preview GBATS, update AB5 and PRO Act
“Live From Exit 24” returns on Aug. 11 at a new time, 7 p.m. Central, with a preview of GBATS and an update on AB5 and the PRO Act.
News, State
Dixie Fire shuts down California highways; I-70 in Colorado still closed due to mudslides
Roads in California are shut down after the Dixie Fire ballooned to the second largest fire in state history. Meanwhile, I-70 is still closed in Colorado.
Federal, News
FMCSA seeks up to 780K driver exams from 2017 National Registry shutdown
FMCSA wants medical examiners to upload as many as 780,000 driver qualification exams from when its National Registry website was offline.
News
Canada border workers strike begins; expect delays at ports of entry
Canada border workers launched a work-to-rule strike at ports of entry and other locations, leading to long lines and delays for truckers.
