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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Crime & Courts, News
Fuel truck company owner pleads guilty to bid rigging
A former owner of company providing fuel truck services to the U.S. Forest Service has pleaded guilty for a bid-rigging scheme.