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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Business, Equipment
SelecTrucks sees rising demand for used highway tractors
Demand is rising for used trucks as fleet buyers gear up for an economic recovery after COVID-19, says Daimler’s president of remarketing.
Federal, News
Ag hauler rule goes into effect
Ag haulers should have a more clear understanding of which loads qualify for hours-of-service exemptions because of a new rule.
News, State
Florida bill would end use of red-light cameras
An effort underway at the Florida statehouse would do away with the use of red-light cameras in communities around the state.
Federal, News, Products & Services
Rand McNally still working with ELD customers to resolve issues
More than two weeks after Rand McNally suffered a “cyber incident,” the company is still working with some drivers to get devices running.
Crime & Courts
CRST sleeper berth wage lawsuit denied class action status
A lawsuit accusing CRST of not paying drivers for all compensable time, including sleeper berth time, was denied class action status.
Features
TCA names drive team Highway Angel recipients
William and Becky Gregory, drivers for Titan Transfer, received the Highway Angel honor for rescuing an injured boy from an Arizona wreck.
OOIDA
OOIDA’s tour trailer stops next to the Great Salt Lake
After a scenic drive from Las Vegas, OOIDA’s tour trailer pulls into Tooele, Utah, near Salt Lake City. Stop and check in with Jon Osburn.
Business, Products & Services
Spot market rebounds after Thanksgiving, DAT reports
Load-to-truck ratios indicate impending rate changes as freight volume picks up and number of available trucks decreases, DAT reports.
Equipment
More than 1,000 Cascadia trucks recalled for clutch assembly issue
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain Freightliner Cascadia trucks over a clutch flange defect, according to NHTSA.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA members support military personnel despite tough times
OOIDA’s Truckers for Troops program recently presented a check for $24,520 to the Veterans Community Project.