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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OOIDA
The Spirit returns to Vero Beach, Fla.
The Spirit comes back to Vero Beach, Fla., next week on April 22-25, where drivers can smell ocean breezes and with a little effort walk along the Atlantic.
Today's Show
GAO: underride guards need more research
The Government Accountability Office says more research is needed on underride guards. Terry Scruton talks about that plus a new transportation security committee and some updates from the Federal Register with Jay Grimes of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office on Regulatory Roundup. For our most recent show and links, click here: Lower rates for vans and […]
News, State
Hemp-hauling driver pleads not guilty, gets October court date
The driver arrested in January in the Idaho hemp-hauling case has pleaded not guilty and is scheduled to get his day in court in October.
News, Products & Services
No spring break for spot van, reefer rates
Rates fell for spot van and reefer routes in the past week s load posts slipped despite produce markets starting their spring warm-up.
OOIDA
The Spirit starts a four-stop tour of Florida in Baldwin
The next four scheduled stops for OOIDA’s touring trailer are all in Florida, the first one at the TA Travel Center in Baldwin off of Interstate 10.
Crime & Courts, News
Oregon trucking firm settles for $1.5M in California wage suit
Oregon trucking company Reddaway has agreed to settle for more than $1.5 million in a California class action wage suit affecting more than 1,000 drivers.
News, State
Speed limit changes approved, pursued in five states
Legislators seek to boost speed limits for all in some states. Elsewhere, lawmakers want to remove or enact speed limit differentials for cars and trucks.
News, OOIDA, State
OOIDA, Missouri Trucking Association work to pass towing bill
OOIDA and the Missouri Trucking Association work to pass a towing bill to rein in fees for a nonconsensual tow that can cost tens of thousands of dollars.
Federal, News, Safety & Security
Early June’s International Roadcheck will target steering, suspension
During CVSA’s International Roadcheck, June 4-6, inspectors will check driver and vehicle fitness and give emphasis to steering and suspension.
Crime & Courts
Trucker wins lunch break wage lawsuit but gets only $35
After a trucker filed a claim for more than $3,500 in lost wages, an Elkhart, Ind., court sided with the driver, awarding the man … tens of dollars.
