News
Move toward electric trucks ‘ignores operational realities’
The EPA’s efforts toward electric trucks are unworkable and ignore operational realities, a trucking executive told a House subcommittee.
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Podcast: Truckers on board discuss driver training, fraud, EVs and more
What needs to be done to improve driver training? It was one of several topics – including fraud, EVs and more – discussed by OOIDA’s Board.
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Crime & Courts
YRC disputes alleged overcharge scheme in federal appeals court
In a federal appeals court, YRC defended itself from allegations of a companywide overcharge scheme and concealing a DOJ investigation.
Opinion
XPO delivers injustice, unions say, and they may have a point
A scathing, 22-page report from unions in 11 countries says XPO Logistics and its subcontractors go to great lengths to exploit workers.
Crime & Courts, Federal, News, OOIDA
FMCSA submits 8,000 comments in HOS lawsuit
FMCSA submitted 8,000 comments to the court, and OOIDA was approved as an intervenor in a challenge to the agency’s hours of service.
Equipment
Western Star and Freightliner trucks recalled over steer axle issue
More than 1,400 Freightliner and Western Star trucks are being recalled after an issue with the steer axle was found, according to NHTSA.
News, State
Pennsylvania House votes to revise uninsured motorist penalties
The Pennsylvania House voted to approve a bill to revise the punishment for driving without insurance. The change could benefit truckers.
Crime & Courts
Western Express reaches renewed $1.4M settlement in wage lawsuit
Western Express drivers have reached a settlement with the company in a wage dispute after a federal court denied the first attempt in May.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA: Don’t allow mega fleets to take advantage of young drivers
OOIDA told FMCSA that the myth of a truck driver shortage shouldn’t be used to take advantage of teenagers.
Federal, News, OOIDA
Hair testing mandate would be misguided, OOIDA says
OOIDA says that mandating hair testing for truck drivers would be another “misguided regulatory approach” that will not decrease crashes.
Business, Products & Services
Free meals for active-duty, former military on Veterans Day
Many restaurants are thanking active duty military personnel and veterans for their service to the county with free meals on Veterans Day.
Fuel prices, News
Diesel prices rising ahead of holiday shipping season
A new report from the Energy Information Administration shows the average price of a gallon of diesel jumped more than a penny nationwide.
