Guaranteeing Overtime for Truckers Act

This bill would end a special rule that lets many trucking companies avoid paying overtime. It removes the overtime pay exemption in the Fair Labor Standards Act for certain motor carrier workers. That means these workers would have to be paid overtime (time-and-a-half) when they work more than 40 hours in a week, like most other workers under federal law.

Key points

• Who is affected: Workers for motor carriers, such as truck drivers, drivers’ helpers, loaders, and mechanics.
• What changes: The law would no longer exempt them from overtime; they must be paid overtime for hours over 40 in a week.
• Why it matters: Workers who put in long weeks could see higher pay, and employers may adjust schedules or staffing to manage overtime costs.