Federal, News
CDL changes would hinder safety, truckers say
Hundreds of truck drivers have spoken out against proposed changes to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s CDL requirements.
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Podcast: Expert – trucking’s inefficiencies put the burden on drivers
Whether it’s lease-purchase agreements, compensation or any number of other issues, Steve Viscelli has thoughts about how to change things.
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News, Tolls
Virginia I-81 bill would penalize drivers for using Route 11 to avoid toll
If truckers think they can take an alternate route to bypass a proposed toll on Interstate 81 in Virginia, think again. In a statement about the proposed toll, Sen. Mark Obenshain, R-Rockingham, emphasized a provision that would penalize drivers diverting to Route 11 to avoid the toll. In a news release explaining the toll bill, […]
News, OOIDA
Deadline to vote in OOIDA Board election is Jan. 31
Voting in OOIDA’s biennial Board of Directors alternate election wraps up on Thursday, Jan. 31. Paper ballots have been mailed to all current dues-paying members, and online voting is now open. OOIDA’s membership elects nominees to serve as alternates to the Association’s Board of Directors. The Nomination-Election Committee has determined the list of nominees, made […]
Opinion
SCOTUS’ New Prime decision highlights need for groups like OOIDA
The Supreme Court’s decision in favor of independent contractors in the Oliveira v. New Prime case reveals that workers’ rights groups are still needed.
Business, News, OOIDA
Apply for the Mary Johnston Scholarship Program by Feb. 1
The deadline to apply for the Mary Johnston Scholarship Program is less than two weeks away.
News, OOIDA
Interested in becoming an owner-operator? Take the Truck to Success course
OOIDA’s Truck to Success class is designed to help those who have considered becoming an owner-operator but aren’t sure where to start.
News, State
Georgia lawmakers shelve bill to limit truck traffic
A group of Georgia state lawmakers introduced a bill on Wednesday to limit truck traffic on the state’s highways. About 24 hours later, the lead sponsor of the bill announced a reversal for pursuit of the change.
News
Pennsylvania issues commercial vehicle ban on highways for weekend
The prospect of intense winter weather has states issuing commercial vehicle travel restrictions. Pennsylvania Because of severe winter weather forecast for the weekend, the Penn DOT has issued a commercial vehicle ban for highways in the state. The ban is scheduled from noon Saturday until noon Sunday on all interstates and the Pennsylvania Turnpike, except […]
News
Cal Cartage to close Port of Los Angeles warehouse
Cal Cartage says it will shut down its warehouse at the Port of Los Angeles. The company recently lost a lawsuit in which 24 port truck drivers were awarded nearly $6 million in back wages.
Crime & Courts, News
Tennessee trucking company settles for $4M in driver wage lawsuit
Nashville, Tenn.-based Western Express will pay thousands of drivers a total of nearly $4 million to settle a class action driver wage lawsuit about not compensating drivers for hours worked.
News
Iowa, North Dakota officials look for more revenue via alternative-fuel vehicles
Officials around the country continue to pursue efforts to boost transportation funding. Among the options getting attention at statehouses is tapping alternative-fuel vehicles for additional revenue.