Federal, News
EPA criticized for ‘torrent of regulation’
Senate Republicans criticized the EPA for “a torrent of regulation” that led to higher costs at a committee hearing on Wednesday, May 8.
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Podcast: FMCSA to cars – time to share the road
FMCSA is undertaking a project to alert the general public about sharing the road with large trucks. OOIDA’s Jay Grimes has the details.
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Federal, News
House passes bill requiring more oversight of U.S. Postal Service truck contractors
A bill requiring the U.S. Postal Service to track and report crashes involving truckers transporting mail is halfway through Congress.
News
Francis Scott Key Bridge emergency order extended
The Francis Scott Key Bridge emergency issued in March has been extended for a second time and now will remain in effect through June 8.
Crime & Courts, News
Texas Supreme Court revives trucker’s multimillion-dollar negligence lawsuit
A trucker was awarded millions after claiming his employer coerced him to violate hours-of-service regulations. That verdict is now in jeopardy.
Federal, News
FMCSA plans registration modernization meeting for May 29
In an attempt to deter fraud and improve an outdated system, FMCSA is working toward modernizing the registration process.
News, State
Pennsylvania House panel approves local funding flexibility for bridges
A Pennsylvania House committee voted to advance a bill to give counties local funding flexibility to address municipal bridge projects.
News, State
Severe weather emergency issued in Texas
A weather emergency is in effect for 88 Texas counties through May 13 after over one week of advisories from the National Weather Service.
News, State
States enact rules that cover motorcycle lane filtering
State lawmakers address the legalization of driving motorcycles between traffic, or lane filtering, in certain circumstances.
News
FMCSA encourages safe driving around large trucks, buses
FMCSA is working to spread the message of how the general public can safely share the roads with large trucks and buses.
News
KC Scout traffic service hit by cyberattack
A cyberattack is affecting the dynamic message boards, cameras and website connected to the KC Scout traffic and travel service.
News
Trucking jobs even out heading into produce season
Responding to overcapacity, trucking jobs remained stagnant as the industry prepares for an increase in volume typical during spring.