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.
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Crime & Courts, News, State
Wisconsin Supreme Court hands down decision on local road funds
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has handed down decisions on multiple partial vetoes from the governor covering transportation issues.
Crime & Courts, Tolls
Rhode Island governor and top Democrats subpoenaed in toll lawsuit
Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo, state Speaker of the House Nicholas Mattiello and Rep. Stephen Ucci have all been ordered to testify in ATA’s toll lawsuit.
Elections, State
Ahead of upcoming elections, absentee voting changes continue
Concern about voters safely being able to fill out ballots for upcoming elections has spurred states all over the map to simplify absentee voting.
OOIDA
The Spirit stops in north Chicago area
OOIDA’s tour trailer is scheduled to stop Aug. 3-5 at the Chicago North TA is at I-94 and Russell on the Illinois-Wisconsin state line. Stop by.
Truck Parking
The Parking Zone – July 2020
This month, Love’s hard-fought battle comes to an end in one state and continues in another, truck parking at rest areas in two states expands, and more.
Features, Opinion
Love and hate for the ATA
Whenever John Bendel starts thinking respectful thoughts about the ATA, they do something to cheese him off. Well, it has happened again.
OOIDA
Truck to Success course to cover drug, alcohol testing
Drug testing is one of the issues covered in OOIDA’s Truck to Success course for drivers considering becoming owner-operators being offered Oct. 26-28.
Federal, News, OOIDA
FMCSA seeks public input at 2020 Trucking Safety Summit
Next week, truck drivers will have the opportunity to provide the FMCSA their input on what steps can be taken to improve highway safety.
Crime & Courts
Trucker’s insurance company blames attorneys for lawsuit loss in malpractice claim
Prime Insurance, representing a trucking company in a crash lawsuit, is suing its attorneys for malpractice, claiming the loss was their fault.
Business, News, Products & Services
Spot rates stay unseasonably warm, DAT reports
Spot rates are strong as freight brokers sort out supply chain imbalances, reports DAT Solutions. Retail, imports and DIY home construction business is up.
