Legal Archives - Truck Drivers USA

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May 1, 2024

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GOT Truckers Act Supported by OOIDA to Help Increase Truck Driver Earnings

A recent final rule from the U.S. Department of Labor expanding overtime protections for millions of workers excludes truck drivers. Nevertheless, the Owner-Operator Independent ...

September 25, 2023

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Teamsters Demand Inquiry into Yellow’s Bankruptcy

The teamsters are demanding answers as Yellow Corporation’s bankruptcy case takes center stage in Capitol Hill. During a special Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Senator ...

June 23, 2023

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Bipartisan Legislation Introduced in Congress to Guarantee Truckers’ Restrooms Access

Recent legislation introduced in the House of Representatives is aiming to address the lack of access to restrooms for commercial drivers on the job. ...

June 16, 2023

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Iowa Leads 19-State Lawsuit Against EPA Over California’s Heavy Truck Phaseout

Iowa, along with 18 other states, is taking legal action against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for supporting California’s planned ban on heavy ...

May 30, 2023

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Iowa Takes a Stand Against Unfair Nuclear Verdicts Targeting Trucking Industry

Iowa’s Governor, Kim Reynolds, has signed a bill into law that limits pain and suffering compensation to $5 million in trucking accident cases. This ...

May 30, 2023

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House Committee Passes Bills to Tackle Supply Chain Challenges

The House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee approved a comprehensive package of bills aimed at enhancing the safety of transportation and mitigating supply chain challenges. ...

May 10, 2023

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Proposed Bill Aims to End Speed Limiter Regulation Before it Starts

The ongoing push by the Department of Transportation to mandate speed limiters on heavy trucks might come to an end soon. On Tuesday, a ...

April 26, 2023

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Exploring the ELD Dilemma: Will Autonomous Trucks Need Them or Not

Driverless technology is rapidly shaping the future of long-haul heavy-duty trucking, with uncertainty still looming around electronic logging devices and hours-of-service regulations. With a ...

April 25, 2023

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California’s Proposed Ban on Driverless Trucks Passes Committee

Last week, a bill aiming to prevent any use of driverless commercial trucks in California was approved by the state Committee on Communications and ...