OOIDA
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Driver issues
Carriers get positive ruling on sleeper berth wage compensation
Labor Department says drivers do not have to be paid for time spent in sleeper berth.
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Driver issues
FMCSA denies ELD exemption to small trucking companies – again (with video)
Denial to SBTC follows last year's denial to OOIDA.
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Driver issues
Safety groups warn against under-21 CDL proposal
Groups claim teen drivers carry more risk resulting in more fatalities.
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News
U.S. Senators propose 65-mph truck speed limiters
Maximum limit would be required for new and existing trucks weighing over 26,000 lbs.
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Less than Truckload
ATA’s position on twin-33 trailer fight? No position
The American Trucking Associations will steer clear of the fight over longer-combination vehicles
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Driver issues
Required hair testing in trucking could take years
White House receives guidelines but DOT, FMCSA still must sign off.
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Eye on Safety
Trucking seeks higher profile on automated vehicle policy
Capitol Hill hearing took on lease-purchase agreements, truck size and weights
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Driver issues
Analysis shows owner-operators benefiting from Trump tax cuts
Not all independent truckers are seeing those benefits
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News
Government watchdogs urge review of underride guard requirements
GAO also recommends more research that could lead to side guard requirements.
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News
OOIDA responds to “drug loopholes” article
Independent owner-operator group details how government clearinghouse will handle drug test results.
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