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Trucking industry seeks answers amid marijuana rescheduling proposal
The federal government wants to reschedule marijuana, creating confusion among federally regulated entities, including the trucking industry.
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Federal, News
Trucking industry seeks answers amid marijuana rescheduling proposal
The federal government wants to reschedule marijuana, creating confusion among federally regulated entities, including the trucking industry.
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Another electric truck charging station coming to the Port of Long Beach
Ground was broken on a new electric truck charging station at the Port of Long Beach. Forum Mobility will construct the “FM Harbor” depot.
Federal, News
Prove It Act adds two co-sponsors
The Prove It Act, a bill aimed at protecting small businesses from overregulation, recently picked up two more co-sponsors.
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FMCSA grants carrier exemption to use flashing brake light system
FMCSA has granted an exemption to Gemini Motor Transport that will allow the carrier to operate a flashing brake light system.
News, State
Side underride guard provision removed from California bill
The California Senate could soon decide whether to advance a reworked bill that initially included a side underride guard requirement.
Federal, News
High school seeks commercial learner’s permit exemption for 17-year-olds
A high school in Washington state is asking FMCSA to let its 17-year-old students acquire commercial learner’s permits.
Crime & Courts, News
Owner of 8 illegal trucking companies pleads guilty to CARES Act fraud
A man who committed a fraud scheme to obtain pandemic relief funds doubled down on his crimes by illegally operating eight trucking companies.
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Barge hits Pelican Island Bridge, causes oil spill
Pelican Island Bridge is closed to all vehicular traffic other than evacuees. A barge hit the bridge on the morning of Wednesday, May 15.
News, State
Portland, Ore., voters to decide on local gas tax continuation
Portland, Ore., voters will soon decide whether to extend collection of a local gas tax. A heavy-vehicle use tax has been extended already.
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Lawmaker questions use of Key bridge tolls
Following its collapse in March, the Francis Scott Key Bridge received federal designation. This raised questions about toll revenue.
