Crime & Courts, Federal, News
Supreme Court overturns Chevron doctrine, stripping power from federal agencies
The Supreme Court dismantled the Chevron doctrine, a devastating blow to federal agencies’ ability to interpret laws when establishing rules.
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Podcast: Supreme Court decision might upend ability of feds to regulate
Supreme Court action that overturned the so-called Chevron doctrine could impair agencies like FMCSA as they regulate various industries.
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News, State
Severe weather, bird flu cause states of emergency
Three separate emergency orders are in effect in Iowa and Oklahoma due to the impacts of severe weather and confirmed cases of bird flu.
Federal, News, Safety & Security
CVSA announces dates for annual Brake Safety Week
Dates announced for annual Brake Safety Week. Find out when the campaign will be taking place and some tips to pass inspection.
Opinion
DOT shouldn’t mandate tech before it’s perfected
DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently commented about the bar that must be cleared to mandate a technology. That bar should be a high one.
News, State
State lawmakers in three states work to implement autonomous truck rules
Legislation addressing authorization of autonomous vehicles, including large trucks, is a topic under review at three statehouses.
Crime & Courts, News, Tolls
NYC’s congestion pricing unfair to truckers, new federal lawsuit claims
A seventh federal lawsuit challenging New York City’s congestion pricing plan focuses on the significantly higher fees on trucks.
Federal, News
FMCSA explains plans to modernize registration system
FMCSA’s plan to modernize its registration system and crack down on fraud is going to come in stages. A rulemaking is expected this year.
Crime & Courts, Federal, News
Trucking association challenging truck emission rule in federal appeals court
The Western States Trucking Association is joining 24 states in an effort to strike down EPA’s new truck emission standards.
News
South Dakota closing portion of U.S. Highway 385
South Dakota DOT announced closures of U.S. Highway 385, the lone north-south highway through the Black Hills region of the state.
News, State
California Senate advances speed assistance technology mandate
The California Senate voted to advance a reworked bill to mandate speed assistance technology. An underride guard requirement was removed.
Federal, News
FMCSA schedules meeting about transparency in towing
For years, OOIDA has spoken out about predatory towing practices against truckers. Now, FMCSA is planning a meeting to discuss the problem.