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
Opinion
Driver turnover: the stark reality behind the statistics
For the thousands of men and women involved, driver turnover is more than a statistic. It’s a matter of serious personal consequence.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA’s 2020 Year in Review
OOIDA’s Mike Matousek, Lewie Pugh, Collin Long and Jay Grimes recap trucking’s 2020 and look ahead to 2021 on ‘Live From Exit 24.’
News, State
Michigan Legislature approves testing organic additive to clear roads
A bill approved by the Michigan Legislature would authorize the state to test an organic additive to help keep roads and bridges clear.
News
Group wants Georgia to consider I-75 truck-only lane extension
A group of stakeholders in Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee want Georgia to extend the truck-only lane project and address truck parking.
Federal, News
Clearinghouse hits traffic jam as Jan. 5 deadline looms
Several owner-operators have informed Land Line that they are experiencing difficulties registering for FMCSA’s Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.
News, State
Eight states impose fuel tax rate changes Jan. 1
The first of the year marks the implementation of a mix of increases and decreases to fuel tax rates in states around the country.
Tolls
North Carolina tolls will go up on Jan. 1
Tolls on the Triangle Expressway and Monroe Expressway are scheduled to increase on Friday, with truckers paying four times the rate.
Federal, News
FMCSA proposal would require rear guards to be inspected annually
The FMCSA intends to require an annual inspection of rear impact guards. CVSA has pushed for the change. The comment period is open now.
Fuel prices, News
For eighth week running, diesel prices rise
Weekly price increases for diesel, which started eight weeks ago, continued in the last week of December, according to a federal report.
News, State
New Jersey task force would review transportation consolidation
One New Jersey Senate bill would set up a task force to study a possible consolidation of multiple transportation agencies.
