FMCSA continues its fight to have unapproved ELDs removed from trucks

Furthering their efforts, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is continuing to press for the removal of electronic logging devices that do not meet their minimum requirements.

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OOIDA Foundation criticizes the pay-by-the-mile system for drivers

Tom Weakley of the OOIDA Foundation is speaking out against a pay-by-the-mile system for drivers, which he claims encourages safety violations and takes money out of their pockets.

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Effective Jan. 1st, Canadian truckers must comply with new ELD enforcement

While the new ELD mandate doesn’t modify any of the underlying rules in place for hours-of-service (HOS) requirements, Canadian provinces and territories now have the authority to monitor vehicles and issue citations based on ELD data.

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Guaranteeing Overtime for Truckers Act wins OOIDA favor

The Guaranteeing Overtime for Truckers Act (HR7517), which is currently being evaluated in Congress, would end the exemption from the Fair Labor Standards Act for motor carriers.

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