Detention time study, compensation bill filed
The legislation would require shippers and receivers to pay a fee for detention of drivers beyond the time established by USDOT.
SPECIAL REPORT – At long last, a bill targets detention time at the docks
Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011 – U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-OR, filed a bill today aimed at holding shippers and receivers accountable for the time that truckers are unnecessarily detained at the docks. OOIDA leadership immediately issued a statement in sup…
CA trucking organization sues CARB over trucking reg
A California trucking organization filed suit this week against CARB in an effort to halt the most expensive trucking rule the agency has implemented on trucks. The California Dump Truck Owners Association says federal law pre-empts CARB’s Truck and …
OOIDA President Jim Johnston presents Truckers for Troops check
Employees gathered at OOIDA headquarters on Wednesday, Feb. 16, as President Jim Johnston presented the “big check” for more than $71,000 to commemorate the success of this year’s Truckers for Troops campaign.
Could Texas speeds soon be uniform?
If a Texas state lawmaker gets his way, keeping track of the speed limit while driving through the state would get a whole lot easier. Trucks would also be allowed to travel at the same speed as other vehicles.
OOIDA surveys truckers on HOS
The proposed hours-of-service regulations make several changes to the existing regs – with the potential to deeply affect some trucking operations. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is conducting an online survey of its membership to…
MoDOT considers converting aging rest areas to truck-only sites
The Missouri Department of Transportation is urging truck drivers to comment on their plan to convert two of its aging rest areas into truck parking-only sites.
From the Land Line blog: Product placement
One of the largest sleep aid industry organizations has partnered with FMCSA to create educational pages on sleep apnea. Just how serious is FMCSA about sleep apnea? Staff Writer Charlie Morasch has questions about the website.
Study Casts Doubt on Proposed HOS Rule’s Economics, Safety Issues, ATA Says
An analysis of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s proposed hours-of-service rule released by American Trucking Associations found that the agency “wildly overstated the proposal’s benefits” and that it would cost, not save, the trucking …
Truckers Compete for ‘Carhartt Tough’ Title
Two winners will be selected through public voting, which takes place online through Feb. 28.