If you’ve been looking into buying a new or used truck in recent months, chances are you’ve been left either scratching your head or looking for a wall to bang it up against. And although things may be settling a bit, Steve Tam of ACT Research says the market is still topsy-turvy. He tells us where things stand now – and where they may be headed as we look ahead to a new year.
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Although things may be settling a bit, Steve Tam of ACT Research says the market for buying trucks is still topsy-turvy. He tells us where things stand now – and where they may be headed as we look ahead to a new year. Also, when it comes to insurance, having a hired driver on your policy can come with increased risk. Trina Skywalker of OOIDA’s Truck Insurance Department explains what you should expect when getting a quote. And the U.S. Department of Labor has a proposal out to change how we define who is an employee and who is an independent contractor. But does it adequately protect owner-operators’ ability to continue to do business?
Catch up on the news with Scott Thompson
OOIDA requests a preliminary injunction against California’s AB5 law. A winter storm could pose some serious travel problems this week for much of the country. And an infamous truck-eating bridge may have problems finding future victims.
Hired drivers and your insurance
When it comes to insurance, having a hired driver on your policy can come with increased risk. Trina Skywalker of OOIDA’s Truck Insurance Department explains what you should expect when getting a quote.
Does proposal protect owner-operators?
The U.S. Department of Labor has a proposal out to change how we define who is an employee and who is an independent contractor. But does it adequately protect owner-operators’ ability to continue to do business?
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- The Truckers Christmas Group is still accepting nominations and donations to help needy trucking families through Dec. 17.
- Marty Ellis and OOIDA’s tour rruck, the Spirit of the American Trucker, are at the Petro in Columbia, S.C. That’s at Exit 5 on Interstate 77. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- Find out more about OOIDA’s Truck Insurance program here.
- The public now has until Dec. 13 to comment on a rulemaking from the U.S. Department of Labor that would create a federal test to determine whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor. You can file comments here.
- Remember, it’s never too late to contact your lawmakers. You can do that via the Fighting for Truckers website or by calling 202-224-3121.
- You can donate to the Truckers for Troops fund all year.
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