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.
The Latest
News
Transition Trucking deadline is July 31
Transition Trucking’s deadline for nominating America’s top rookie military veteran serving as a commercial truck driver is July 31.
Equipment
Hyundai Motor plans California test of fuel cell trucks
Californians will soon get to see some Class 8 Xcient Fuel Cell trucks from Hyundai Motor Co. in two publicly funded programs.
News
I-40 bridge in Memphis scheduled to partially reopen next week
The I-40 bridge in Memphis is expected to finally reopen for eastbound traffic on Aug. 2. Westbound traffic could start Aug. 6.
News, OOIDA
Insurance and safety have yet to prove a correlation in trucking
OOIDA’s internet talk show covered insurance minimums and related topics including tort reform and trial lawyers on the July 28 show.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OTR Capital joins OOIDA to fight minimum insurance increase
OTR Capital has joined OOIDA’s fight against proposals to increase the minimum insurance requirement for motor carriers.
Crime & Courts, News
Former award-winning trucker receives 50 years for child pornography
Michael Sheeds, a former award-winning truck driver, was sentenced to 50 years in federal prison for child pornography.
Truck Shows
39th annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs is Thursday through Saturday
The 39th annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs Truck Beauty Contest is Thursday through Saturday at the Love’s Truck Stop in Hampshire, Ill.
Opinion
Leaders recognize driver retention problem; let’s fix it now
Administration leaders are speaking out about driver retention. OOIDA suggests some ways the problem can be addressed.
News, State, Tolls
Ohio Senate approves bill to aid gateless Turnpike tolling
The Ohio Senate has moved forward legislation touted to remove a barrier to the implementation of gateless Turnpike tolls.
Crime & Courts, News
State takes $39,500 from trucker headed to an auction
A small-business trucking company owner wanted to bid on a third truck, but Arizona officials seized his money without any criminal charges.
