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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News
NTSB crash report blaming Autopilot prompts cries for Tesla recalls
After another NTSB report calls Tesla’s Autopilot a “probable cause,” the company doubles down on its defense. Meanwhile, one group wants the cars recalled.
Elections
Register to vote, make your voice matter
Election Day is less than two months away. It is essential to get registered now to make sure your voice is heard on matters mostly focused on local issues.
Federal, News
Brake Safety Week begins Sunday, Sept. 15
Safety inspectors will be out in force across North America checking brake system hoses and tubing as part of Brake Safety Week, Sept. 15-21.
State
I-70 in Denver to close next two weekends
Denver’s massive Central 70 Project continues to tie up traffic. It will close Interstate 70 each of the next two weekends.
Federal
Truckers have another chance to give input on hours of service
If you have a question about FMCSA’s plan for hours of service, you can ask the agency’s leaders in person on Sept. 17 in Washington, D.C.
OOIDA Member, Opinion
Remembering a 1994 road trip with an owner-operator
John Bendel heads 25 years down Memory Lane recalling a ride-along with a trucker that shows the more things change, the more some aspects stay the same.
State
Washington legislators sue governor over transportation budget veto
The Washington state Legislature filed a lawsuit to protest a line-item veto by Gov. Jay Inslee in the two-year transportation budget.
Fuel prices
Average U.S. price for a gallon of diesel drops a half cent
The average price for a gallon of diesel fuel across the U.S. dropped again, notching the ninth consecutive week of decreases
Federal, OOIDA
Drivers’ time not valued, OOIDA says in detention time comments
Some drivers are losing $1,500 per week in uncompensated detention time, OOIDA told the FMCSA in formal comments on Sept. 9.
Opinion
It’s almost like lawmakers didn’t listen
It might be time to give lawmakers a momma-sized dose of, “What is wrong with you?” Don’t they listen?
