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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Crime & Courts
Class action predatory towing lawsuit against Chicago will proceed
Predatory towing is not just a trucking problem. A towing lawsuit against the city of Chicago filed by passenger drivers will proceed on seven of 10 counts.
Opinion
Minnesota McDonald’s has a big truck drive-thru
You won’t need curb service at the Chisholm, Minn., McDonald’s location, but you can get it using the app at other McDonald’s locations.
Federal
DeFazio pushes for infrastructure plan as next phase of relief
Rep. Peter DeFazio, who referred to truck drivers as heroes, pushed for an investment in the nation’s infrastructure as the next phase of COVID-19 relief.
Federal, News
Senators want to delay implementation of USMCA amid COVID-19
The USMCA agreement was supposed to be implemented June 1. Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, though, 19 senators are pushing to delay the trade pact.
OOIDA
OOIDA extends its ‘no truck show’ membership special through April
The ‘no truck show’ membership special that OOIDA offered when the Mid-America Trucking Show was canceled in mid-March has been extended through the end of April.
State
With truckers in mind, Tennessee revises left lane law
To benefit truck drivers, a new law in Tennessee addresses concern about keeping the far left lane of highways and interstates open for passing vehicles.
Coronavirus, State
Stay-at-home order for Texas and Florida; other states expand orders
Florida, Texas and South Carolina have been added to the map of stay-at-home orders. Maine, Mississippi and Pennsylvania have expanded previous orders.
State
Upgrades to Nogales port of entry should improve traffic flow
Truckers should have an easier time getting to and from the Mariposa Port of Entry in Nogales, Ariz., once an 18-month project starting soon is finished.
Coronavirus, Federal
FMCSA issues guidance for truckers in travel-restricted areas
FMCSA has released guidance regarding truck drivers who are making deliveries to areas that have been hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic.
State
Stay-at-home orders installed in Arizona and D.C.
Only one day has passed since the last stay-at-home order update, which is enough time to add more to the list, including Arizona and Washington, D.C.
