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.
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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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Federal, News
FMCSA sets 2019 UCR fees; collection begins next week
For the second year in a row, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration slid in under the end-of-the-year wire and finalized the Unified Carrier Registration fees for 2019 and 2020 on Friday, Dec. 28. The UCR fees were published in the Federal Register, going into effect immediately, kicking off the collection period. FMCSA was delayed […]
Federal, News
OOIDA concerned truck maintenance survey could lead to unnecessary regulations
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is opposed to FMCSA’s collection request regarding truck maintenance requirements, saying the proposal could lead to unnecessary rules and regulations that would place economic burdens on small-business truckers. The Association filed formal comments to the FMCSA on Thursday, Dec. 27. “OOIDA cautions against using the proposal as a basis for […]
Business, News
DAT Solutions: Christmas brings stable spot truckload rates
Load board activity on MembersEdge slowed during the week ahead of Christmas. The number of load posts was down 5 percent compared to the previous week. Truck posts were down 6 percent. Spot rates and demand remain stable and roughly in line with the same period last year. National average van and flatbed load-to-truck ratios […]
Federal, News
Final rule lets states issue commercial learner’s permits for one year
The FMCSA has amended its regulations to allow states the option of issuing a commercial learner’s permit with an expiration date of up to one year, replacing the current six-month limitation. The final rule, which was published in the Federal Register on Dec. 21, goes into effect on Feb. 19. “This final rule allows states […]
News, Truck Parking
Ohio to launch its truck parking information management system
Ohio is the latest Midwest state to implement a truck parking information management system. Truckers can now find out how many truck parking spaces are available at public rest areas via digital highway signs, Ohio’s online traffic map or Ohio’s traffic app. Ohio’s truck parking information management system has launched on three major highways. Truckers […]
News, State
New Michigan law accommodates truck platooning
A new law in Michigan is intended to benefit driver-assistive truck platooning technology. The concept uses a lead truck to control the speed and braking of following trucks. Advocates say truck platooning will save fuel because of reduced aerodynamic drag, lessen traffic congestion, and improve highway safety. Some supporters acknowledge it will work best on […]
News, TRACER Alert
Turquoise and white Freightliner with ‘Clark Refrigerated Lines’ on sides stolen in Miami Gardens, Fla.
A TRACER Alert has been issued for a two-tone white-and-turquoise 1997 Freightliner Century reported stolen in Miami Gardens, Fla. TRACER reports it has a Florida license plate number of CA96TC and a VIN of 1FUYSDYB4VL698492. The truck is white with a turquoise hood. It has “Clark Refrigerated Lines” on both sides. It was stolen early […]
Fuel prices, News
Another weekly decrease brings average U.S. diesel fuel price closer to $3/gallon
The 10th consecutive weekly price drop has brought the average retail prices for a gallon of diesel fuel to just a few pennies above the $3 mark, according to the federal Energy Information Administration. On Monday, Dec. 24, reported the average price for a gallon of diesel fuel across the U.S. dropped 4.4 cents to […]
News, Tolls
Virginia board recommends against truck-only tolls in I-81 corridor
After spending the second half of the year doing research and conducting several public meetings, Virginia’s Commonwealth Transportation Board has published its final report of the I-81 Corridor Improvement Plan. In order to pay for more than $2 billion of projects, the board recommended either a regional tax or implementing tolls on all vehicles. In […]
News, State
California law in effect Jan. 1 to deter ‘mistreatment’ of truckers at ports
A new law in California is intended to end the “rampant exploitation” of truck drivers who haul cargo from the state’s ports. It takes effect Tuesday, Jan. 1. About 25,000 truck drivers move goods between California’s 11 ports and various inland distribution centers, according to a bill analysis. In fact, more than 40 percent of […]
