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Overtime Pay Eligibility Expanded to Millions of U.S. Workers, Truck Drivers Included
The latest regulatory update for employers adds to a series of recent changes. The overtime rule, which underwent White House review weeks ago,...
Residential Truck Parking Ban Prompts Two Truckers to Sue their County
Two truckers from Palm Beach County, Florida, are taking legal action against the county over a truck parking ordinance that prohibits them from...
Several States Across the U.S. Amend Speed Limit Rules
Speed limit regulations across various states are undergoing legislative scrutiny, from Maryland to Michigan and beyond. In Maryland, Delegate Mary Lehman's sponsored bill,...
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...
NHTSA Data Calls into Question by Underride Committee
Several members of an advisory committee tasked with reducing crashes raised doubts about the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) cost-benefit analysis concerning...
Sponsors, Support Given to Trucker Bathroom Access Act
Bipartisan backing for ensuring truck drivers have restroom access is gaining momentum, though the path to enacting legislation remains lengthy. Last week, Rep....
AEB Light Vehicle Rule Close to Passing, What This Means for Truckers
The White House Office of Management and Budget has concluded its assessment of a final regulation mandating automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems for...
Colorado Legislature Assesses States’ Idling Rules
The Colorado General Assembly has approved a bill for the governor's consideration, aiming to amend regulations on vehicle idling. Currently, state law imposes...
Mississippi Sets Out to Stop Predatory Towing, Enacts New Law
On April 19, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signed a bill into law aimed at curbing predatory towing practices against commercial vehicles in the...
Broker Training Petition Granted by FMCSA
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has approved a petition from the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) concerning training standards for freight forwarders...
