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Truckers talk 30-minute break, coercion at FMCSA listening session
Truckers asked for tweaks to FMCSA’s hours-of-service plan, including the ability to break up the 30-minute break, during a listening session in Dallas.
Today's Show
FMCSA hears from truckers about changes in the hours of service
FMCSA hears from truckers about changes in the hours of service. OOIDA requests clarification on a number of issues and reiterated its request to eliminate the 30-minute rest break.
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State
Wisconsin bill seeks local authority on roundabout use
With more than 30 roundabouts scheduled for construction around Wisconsin, there’s a push underway at the statehouse that could throw a wrench into those plans.
News
Joplin, Mo., ranked best city for truckers
AdvisorSmith released a study that ranks the best cities for truckers to live, with Joplin. Mo., topping the list. Does your hometown make the list?
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Three more sentenced in large California CDL scheme
Three more defendants in a widespread CDL scheme case have been sentenced for their role in issuing fraudulent CDLs that involved at least 16 people.
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St. Christopher Fund receives $84,400 from TravelCenters of America
TravelCenters of America makes an $84,400 donation to the St. Christopher Fund during a ceremony on Thursday at the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas.
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What if your emotional support animal is a blow-up doll?
The oddly-specific nature of DOT’s guidance on public transportation and service animals raises some questions. Then there’s the guy with the blow-up doll.
OOIDA, Truck Shows
With Truck to Success course, GATS class, OOIDA strives to help truckers be more profitable
OOIDA is preparing a three-day Truck to Success course for company drivers wondering what it takes to become an owner-operator. The dates: Sept. 10-12.
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Deadline looms for TA & Petro 2020 Citizen Driver contest
TA & Petro is seeking 2020 Citizen Driver nominations of professional, role-model truck drivers. Make your nominations by the end of August.
Federal, OOIDA, Truck Shows
Truckers talk 30-minute break, coercion at FMCSA listening session
Truckers asked for tweaks to FMCSA’s hours-of-service plan, including the ability to break up the 30-minute break, during a listening session in Dallas.
Federal
Watch FMCSA’s listening session on hours of service here
FMCSA’s first public listening session regarding its hours-of-service proposal begins at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 23 in Dallas. Watch it here.
Federal, OOIDA
OOIDA focuses on safety, impact on truckers in comments about automation
OOIDA told FMCSA in formal comments about automation that regulators should consider how any changes will affect truck drivers
