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.
The Latest
Fuel prices, News
Diesel prices just keep climbing
The price per gallon of diesel continues to rise, according to a Jan. 25 federal report. Diesel has increased weekly since Nov. 9, 2020.
Crime & Courts, News
Operation Sideswipe ‘spotter’ receives prison sentence for role in staged crash scheme
A Louisiana man will serve prison time for his role in a staged crash scheme in New Orleans the FBI calls “Operation Sideswipe.”
News, State
Public-private partnerships authorized in Michigan
A Michigan bill package now law authorizes certain locales to cover costs for bridge repairs via public-private partnerships.
Crime & Courts
Supreme Court will not hear spotter drivers’ wage lawsuit
The U.S. Supreme Court denied a petition filed by spotters for Contract Transport Services, ending a case denying the drivers overtime pay.
Business, Products & Services
Montreal’s TFI acquires LTL business UPS Freight
Montreal’s TFI International is adding UPS Freight to its affiliate network and renaming it TForce Freight in a deal valued at $800 million.
OOIDA
OOIDA’s tour trailer stops at Ontario, Calif.
As the name suggests, the next stop for OOIDA’s tour trailer – Ontario, Calif., – does indeed have a connection to the Canadian province.
COVID-19, Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA’s Pugh to testify at House T&I hearing
Next week, OOIDA Executive Vice President Lewie Pugh will testify at a House T&I Committee hearing to discuss next COVID-19 steps.
Features, OOIDA Member
Truckload Carriers Association names OOIDA member John Vesey highway angel
Hirschback Motor Lines Driver John Vesey was named a Highway Angel by Truckload Carries Association for helping a fellow truck driver.
Crime & Courts
Trucker sues Pennsylvania trooper for alleged use of excessive force
A trucker is accusing a Pennsylvania State Police officer of violating his Fourth Amendment rights by using excessive force.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA: Truckers need tangible relief
If Congress wants to help truckers, OOIDA says they should suspend the HVUT and reinstate the per diem tax deduction.
