Fuel surcharge: Making it work for you

<p><strong>LLN (4/26/22) –</strong> Yesterday, we talked about the history of the fuel surcharge – where it first came up, why, and OOIDA’s involvement. But how do you make use of the fuel surcharge? Also, Louisiana lawmakers want to allow longer, heavier loads at the state’s ports, and may double fines along an important bridge. And on the surface, ending the overtime exemption for truckers is about company drivers. But the bill calling for that would also benefit owner-operators.</p> <p>0:00 – Newscast.</p> <p>09:59 – Fuel surcharges, Part II.</p> <p>24:53 – Longer, heavier at Louisiana ports.</p> <p>39:35 – Overtime and owner-operators.</p>