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.
The Latest
Federal, News
FMCSA denies tech company’s exemption request
After receiving nearly 300 comments in opposition, FMCSA denied a tech company’s exemption request from the agency’s hours of service.
Opinion
Truckload gets its wish with under-21 pilot program
Megacarriers will get more grist for their mills if a proposed under-21 pilot program becomes a reality. And drivers and safety will suffer.
Opinion
UPS’ driver trainer shortage echoes the driver shortage myth
UPS cries “trainer shortage” as it asks to be excused from entry-level driver training regs. It sort of echoes the mythical driver shortage.
Federal, News, OOIDA
FMCSA’s Wiley Deck announces listening session on broker transparency
FMCSA acting Administrator Wiley Deck discusses broker transparency and many other issues in an exclusive interview with Land Line Now.
Crime & Courts
Former California trucking company owes nearly $740,000 in crash lawsuit
A Texas jury found Interstate Express liable for nearly $740,000 in a crash lawsuit, which is nearly half of the initial proposed settlement.
News, State
Alabama fuel tax rates to again increase on Oct. 1
The second of three annual rate increases on gas and diesel in Alabama takes effect next week. They are up nearly a dime from two years ago.
News, OOIDA, Truck Shows
GBATS livestreaming event starts at 6 p.m. Friday
The GBATS four-hour livestreaming event starts at 6 p.m. Central on Friday. Bryan Martin of 4 State Trucks promises an action-packed event.
OOIDA
Buying right’s a key focus of Truck to Success course
Buying right is one of the topics covered in OOIDA’s Truck to Success course for drivers considering the jump to being owner-operators.
Coronavirus, News, OOIDA
‘Live From Exit 24’ recap: For GBATS, the (streaming) show must go on
On the latest episode of “Live From Exit 24,” guest host Jami Jones talks to Bryan Martin of 4 State Trucks about COVID-19 and its impact on trucking.
Federal, News
Cross-border freight continued to increase in July
Cross-border freight numbers from July suggest continued economic growth, including a monthly increase in truck transborder freight.
