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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Crime & Courts, News
Driver named imminent hazard after ignoring out-of-service order, crashing
FMCSA has declared a Tennessee CDL holder an imminent hazard for not only ignoring an out of service order but then crashing the next day.
News, State
New laws in multiple states revise ticket camera rules
Ticket cameras are the topic of bills approved at statehouses from coast to coast as legislators pursue the revenue-generating devices.
COVID-19, Crime & Courts, News
Trucker files lawsuit claiming disability discrimination during pandemic
Performance Transportation must face a disability discrimination lawsuit alleging it denied a high-risk trucker’s request for different work during the pandemic.
Federal, News
MCSAC meetings to keep driver retention talks going
The MCSAC meetings scheduled for July 19-20 will continue discussions about the industry’s driver retention problems.
State, Tolls
Capital Beltway toll rates draw scrutiny from residents and elected officials
Both citizens and elected officials expressed opposition to the proposed Capital Beltway toll rates during four two-hour public comment meetings.
News, State
Minnesota approves $7.27 billion transportation budget bill
Minnesota legislators have approved a bipartisan two-year transportation budget bill that does not include a fuel tax increase.
Federal, News
FMCSA oversight of CDL disqualifications has gaps, audit reveals
FMCSA has gaps in its oversight of CDL disqualification regulations, the Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General says.
Federal, News
‘From high school hallways to high-speed highways’
Pulling teenagers from high school hallways to high-speed highways is not the answer, the president of a safety group told DOT leaders.
OOIDA, Truck Shows
OOIDA’s tour trailer goes to Western Nebraska Truck Show
Marty Ellis and OOIDA’s tour trailer is headed to a truck show in western Nebraska and then several more after that. Stop by if you can.
News, State
Crash forces closure of I-16 in Georgia
Interstate 16, near mile marker 77, was closed in both directions on July 15 following a crash. A detour is in place indefinitely.
