policy
Increase to Insurance Minimums Reintroduced to Congress
In a recurring legislative pattern on Capitol Hill, a new bill has been presented with the potential to significantly elevate the minimum liability...
Indiana Considers Bill to Ban Driverless Trucks
Proposed legislation in both chambers of the Indiana state legislature aims to effectively prohibit the utilization of driverless autonomous trucks within the state....
Some States are Taking Legal Action to Restrict Autonomous Trucks
A notable trend gaining momentum in state legislatures across the nation is the push for regulations limiting the deployment of autonomous trucks on...
New Speed Limit Rules Enacted in 6 U.S. States
States across the country are actively pursuing changes to speed limit rules, with multiple legislations already under consideration in the early weeks of...
Independent Contractors Classified as Employees Under New Rule, Industry Stakeholders Push Back
The current administration has embraced a new federal rule compelling businesses to reassess independent contractors as employees, a decision met with concern from...
Kentucky and Ohio Step Up and Write Official Bill for Move-Over Rules
A pressing concern for a Kentucky state lawmaker centers around the state's move-over rule. The inaugural House bill introduced in the 2024 regular...
Court Ruling: Team Drivers Must be Paid for Some Hours Spent in Sleeper Berth
In a recent decision by the 1st Circuit appellate court, it was determined that truck drivers working in teams are entitled to compensation...
OOIDA Urges Revision in Missouri Law on Towing
In an ongoing effort at the Missouri statehouse, there is a renewed push to empower truck drivers with the ability to file complaints...
New Crime Bill Focuses on Reducing Instances of Vehicle Break-Ins in Areas like Parking Lots
A Missouri state legislator, Rep. Jim Murphy, R-St. Louis is proposing stricter measures against individuals attempting to engage in the crime of breaking...
Sleeper Berth Time Longer than 8 Hours Must be Paid, Rules Federal Court
In December, a federal appeals court issued a ruling stating that the time team drivers spend in the sleeper berth beyond eight hours...
