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Business

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

Business

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

Overdrive Extra

Post-ELD mandate crash data a knock on hours regs, too

Post-ELD mandate crash data is offering even more insight into hours-of-service regulations and their impact on trucking. Get details here on Overdrive Online.

February 7, 2019

Business

The California independent contractor crisis: Undermining the owner-operator

The next battle in what some view as a West Coast war on owner-operators has nothing to do with truck emissions. Instead, California’s labor law developments, predatory lease-purchase practices and aggressive union organizing are stirring a legal stew for the independent contractor model in trucking.

February 4, 2019

Overdrive Radio

Preparing for the impossible, shutdown pessimism and the divisions in trucking history

Steve Bixler on those situations when contingency plans come up short, his long advocacy for an experienced-driver regs-review panel, the history of the “shutdown” and what’s changed since he started in the 1970s, and more in this Overdrive Radio podcast. Also: Slow roll convoy in the offing in Illinois this weekend …

January 25, 2019

Business

As per diem benefit sunsets for company drivers, carriers find a work-around and OOIDA asks Congress to act

Swept away with new tax code enacted in late 2017 was the allowance for company drivers to take the per diem income deduction. Carriers are altering pay packages to help account for the change, while OOIDA is asking Congress to restore the tax benefit.

January 25, 2019

Business

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

Overdrive Extra

Live training opportunities to jump-start your career

Participation in live training offers opportunities to network with experts, as well as fellow drivers with common interests.

December 31, 2018

Business

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

Business

EPA intends to review truck emissions regs to uniform rules, add tighter NOx standards

The U.S. EPA on Tuesday announced plans to explore overhauling emissions regulations for heavy-duty trucks and engines, aiming for greater simplicity of emissions regulations and national uniformity of such regs, said EPA Acting Administrator, Andrew Wheeler.

November 13, 2018

Business

Results of the Minnesota fatigue checklist blowback

Since Minnesota's fatigue checklist was deemed a violation of truckers' Fourth Amendment rights, enforcement of regulation 392.3 remains low compared to 2011.

November 12, 2018

Business

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