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News roundup, Jan. 28: Supreme Court won’t hear OOIDA’s challenge to increasing PA Turnpike tolls; little reader support for ABC tests; longtime Talladega trucker passes away
The U.S. Supreme Court denied OOIDA’s request to hear its case against the increasing Pennsylvania Turnpike tolls. A sizable majority of Overdrive readers against the ABC test for the independent contractor classification as too simplistic//broad for trucking.
January 28, 2020
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News roundup, Nov. 5: OOIDA’s Truckers for Troops campaign set for next week, Louisiana TA adds KFC
The OOIDA’s 13th annual Truckers for Troops campaign, raising money to send care packages to troops, will be held Nov. 11-15. The TA truck stop in Greenwood, Louisiana, now offers a KFC restaurant. Fleet Advantage’s data-driven, flexible trailer-lease options.
November 5, 2019
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Trucking groups write Congress to oppose mandates for speed limiters, auto braking, insurance increase
A coalition of 31 trucking industry groups penned a letter to Congress in opposition of legislation that would mandate underride guards, speed limiters and automatic emergency braking systems on heavy-duty trucks, as well as a bill that would increase liability insurance minimums to nearly $5 million.
September 17, 2019
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OOIDA launching new educational series for owner-ops at GATS
OOIDA says the class will focus on determining the cost of operations for owner-operators and small fleet owners. Company drivers can also attend if they are considering making the jump to being an owner-operator.
July 2, 2019
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Trucking reps testify before Congress on driver pay, hours, safety
The testimony from each of the stakeholders, along with their answers to questions from 17 representatives who are part of the House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, will be used to help shape the next highway funding bill after 2015’s FAST Act expires in 2020.
June 12, 2019
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Lawsuit over increasing PA Turnpike tolls dismissed; OOIDA to appeal
“This lawsuit is far from over,” said OOIDA President Todd Spencer. “And win or lose on appeal, the turnpike’s debt crisis and the Commonwealth’s transportation emergency aren’t going away either. This is a crisis created by the legislature’s decisions, not our lawsuit.”
April 5, 2019
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Legislation to require side underride guards on trailers reintroduced in Congress
The bill, dubbed the Stop Underrides Act, would require underride guards on the sides and front of a truck and would update the standards for underrides on the back of trailers. It would also add underride guards as part of the required annual inspections for trucks.
March 7, 2019
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OOIDA contends that growth in small fleet, owner-op numbers play large role in driver turnover
A new report from the OOIDA Foundation suggests the “truck driver shortage” perceived by larger fleets is more of a myth than a reality. See why on Overdrive.
February 25, 2019
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Kenworth offers $1,000 discount to OOIDA members for new truck purchases
OOIDA members can take advantage of an offer from Kenworth for a $1,000 discount on new truck purchases. Get more details on the discount on Overdrive Online.
February 12, 2019
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OOIDA sues Indiana hoping to derail truck tolling plan
OOIDA is seeking to overturn the toll increases and for refunds of tolls paid since the October increase went into effect.
January 14, 2019
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OOIDA’s Truckers for Troops campaign raises more than $38,500
The week-long Truckers for Troops fundraising effort, held Nov. 5-9, officially raised $38,536. Shell Rotella helped the 2018 campaign get off to a good start with a $2,000 donation.
November 19, 2018
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OOIDA’s Truckers for Troops care package campaign kicks off next week
During the week leading up to Veterans Day, Nov. 5-9, OOIDA will hold a fundraising campaign for Truckers for Troops during which truckers can join OOIDA or renew their membership for $35, with 10 percent of that going toward care packages. The group then matches the 10 percent dollar for dollar.
November 2, 2018
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