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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Opinion
Truckers are paying for our ‘free’ two-day shipping
According to ATRI’s recent e-commerce report, consumers expect free two-day shipping. Nothing is free. So who’s paying for it? Truckers.
News, State
Texas bills seek to strengthen truck height, weight rules
Texas state legislators are pursuing efforts to help enforce truck rules that include overweight and over-height violations.
Fuel prices, News
Average price for diesel across U.S. sits tight for a week
The U.S. average price for a gallon of diesel remains exactly the same as a week ago, according to the federal Energy Information Administration.
News
Nearly 7,000 Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks recalled for seat belt issue
Paccar is recalling nearly 7,000 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks over an issue with the seat belt assembly, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration documents.
News
Clutch issue prompts recall of nearly 7,000 Freightliners and Western Stars
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling nearly 7,000 Freightliner and Western Star trucks over a clutch assembly issue.
News
Research suggests fewer traffic fatalities in states with legalized marijuana
As more states decriminalize marijuana use, some warn about potential for more traffic deaths. A recent study suggests there’s little to fret about.
News, Safety & Security
PennDOT implements commercial vehicle ban Monday night to Tuesday morning
Pennsylvania is expecting more inclement weather. Consequently, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is issuing travel restrictions, including a commercial vehicle ban on specific roadways starting at midnight on Tuesday, Feb. 12. On Monday, Feb. 11, PennDOT issued vehicle restrictions on certain roadways as a winter storm is expected in the area during the Monday evening […]
News, OOIDA, State
SCDMV drops requirement for leased operators to get U.S. DOT number
A new requirement from the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles that began Jan. 1 has already been ended. The SCDMV was requiring commercial motor vehicle owners who were leased to motor carriers to register for a U.S. DOT number to renew their International Registration Plan, or IRP, account. The requirement was dropped on Feb. […]
Opinion
What’s ‘innovative’ about this fatigue plan is its low-tech approach
Earlier this week, an hours of service exemption request filed by a coalition of livestock and animal haulers caught our attention. No, it wasn’t the fact that yet another group was seeking relief from the one-size-doesn’t-fit-all regulation that made us take notice. It was the following paragraph: “The applicants cite the following negative impacts to […]
Federal, News
During House hearing, officials back fuel tax hike now, vehicle tax later
During a House hearing, officials backed an increase in the fuel tax now and preparing for a transition to a vehicle miles traveled tax.
