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
Coronavirus, OOIDA
OOIDA, ATRI team up for COVID-19 survey
How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected your trucking business? OOIDA and ATRI are teaming up to survey drivers about the outbreak’s effect on the industry.
Federal, OOIDA
OOIDA to President Trump: Protect truck drivers
In a letter to President Donald Trump, the OOIDA asked for “urgent and immediate action” to protect truck drivers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Federal, News
Trucking jobs slightly down despite industry’s COVID-19 response
Even though truckers have been hard at work during the COVID-19 pandemic, preliminary numbers show that the industry actually lost jobs in March.
Coronavirus, Federal
TSA announces hazmat endorsement renewal exemption
TSA announced a temporary exemption from the renewal of hazardous material endorsements is set to publish in the Federal Register in the coming days.
State
Three states sideline efforts to limit trucks lane use
Legislation in three states to restrict lane use by truck drivers has been sidelined due to statehouse closures for coronavirus concerns.
State
Laredo order mandating covering of nose, mouth applies to truckers
Laredo, Texas is one of the first in the country to mandate that everyone – including truckers – cover their nose and mouth when in public.
OOIDA
OOIDA’s tour trailer heads to New Paris, Ohio
Next, OOIDA’s tour trailer stops in New Paris, Ohio, where skipper Jon Osburn wants to hear from drivers and share updates from OOIDA HQ with them.
Opinion
Small-town kindness continues to highlight good news from the road
Here are two communities expressing thanks to truck drivers and welcoming them to their community. It is some more good news to bask in for drivers.
Products & Services
Rates crest as truckers ride an up-and-down market, DAT reports
Rising truckload rates seem to be cresting, DAT Solutions reports. Are they on the edge of a precipice or mildly adjusting? The Magic 8-Ball is unclear.
State
More than a dozen states make changes to absentee voting
Concern about voters safely being able to fill out ballots for upcoming elections has spurred states all over the map to simplify absentee voting rules.
