Federal
‘No soft enforcement’ for drivers who still have an AOBRD, CVSA warns
CVSA is warning drivers there won’t be any “soft enforcement” when the time comes to switch from an AOBRD to an ELD. That deadline is Monday, Dec. 16.
Listen Now
Trucks may get short end of toll stick
The Connecticut toll debate is leaning in a bad direction for truckers. Also, a recent FMCSA announcement discouraged entry-level driver training advocates.
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OSHA backs UPS driver who refused to drive without an ELD
A New Hampshire driver for UPS Freight will receive more than $47,000 after filing a whistleblower complaint that UPS forced him to drive without an ELD.
State
New Hampshire legislator pursues fuel-efficient vehicle fee
A New Hampshire state lawmaker is behind a push to use a fuel-efficient vehicle fee to help the state bridge the gap in lost fuel tax revenue.
OOIDA
OOIDA’s taking Board of Directors nominations through Dec. 31
OOIDA Board of Director nominees must have at least five consecutive years of commercial truck driving experience and of active Association membership.
Crime & Courts
OSHA backs UPS driver who refused to drive without an ELD
A New Hampshire driver for UPS Freight will receive more than $47,000 after filing a whistleblower complaint that UPS forced him to drive without an ELD.
Federal
Garbage hauler Republic Services seeks short haul exemption
The FMCSA will seek public input on another short haul exemption request from the hours of service, this time from waste hauler Republic Services.
Tolls
Connecticut truck-only tolls imminent?
Talks continue in Connecticut to come up with a plan to cover transportation funding needs. The focus for footing the bill now is squarely on truck drivers.
News
Nor’easter causes travel restrictions in several states
If you plan on driving in the Northeast, you might want to check road conditions. Several travel restrictions are in place due to inclement weather.
Fuel prices
Average U.S. diesel price rises by a fraction of a cent
The average U.S. diesel fuel price budges a bit from last Monday; California prices drop two cents more from last week and West Coast 1.6 cents.
Truck Parking
The Parking Zone – November 2019
Here’s something for which to be thankful: lots of new and developing truck stops popped up across the nation in November!
OOIDA
Truckers for Troops 2019 raises $32,574 to support U.S. military
The final numbers are in for OOIDA’s Truckers for Troops 2019 telethon. The campaign raised $32,574 thanks to the generous support of OOIDA’s members.
Tolls
Report explains everything that went down with SunPass failure
A report from Florida’s chief inspector general sheds new light on the SunPass debacle that began a year and a half ago, including Conduent shifting blame.
