Federal, News, State
FMCSA denies Florida agency’s exemption from CDL testing rules
FMCSA has denied a Florida agency’s request for an exemption from regulations that require the CDL skills tests be completed in succession.
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Podcast: Crashes, drugs, fraud and parking on agenda for FMCSA forum
An FMCSA Research Forum is coming up next week, and what comes out of it could have a significant impact on your life as a truck driver.
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Beware of falling bridges
No trucks fell in the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. The history of bridge collapses shows that hasn’t always been the case.
News
Port of Baltimore business-recovery grants now available
Grant programs providing millions of dollars to help businesses affected by reduced operations at the Port of Baltimore have been announced.
Crime & Courts, News, State
Nearly five years in prison for former CDL school owner guilty of bribery
Former CDL school owner sentenced to nearly five years in prison for bribery scheme. Find out what led to the lengthy prison sentence.
Federal, News, Safety & Security
CVSA petitions FMCSA to amend inspection report requirements
CVSA has petitioned the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to remove one of the requirements involving inspection reports.
News, State
Nine states approve, pursue speed, red-light camera rule revisions
The use of speed cameras and red-light cameras to issue automated citations are a topic at statehouses around the country.
Crime & Courts, News
Trucking groups appeal AB5 ruling to Ninth Circuit
Maintaining the stance that California’s AB5 violates the U.S. Constitution, two trucking groups have appealed to the Ninth Circuit.
Equipment, News
Thousands of Freightliner, Western Star trucks recalled over wheels that may crack
More than 29,000 Freightliner and Western Star trucks are being recalled due to wheel flanges that are susceptible to cracking.
News
Volvo Group building manufacturing plant in Mexico
The Volvo Group will construct a new heavy-duty truck manufacturing plant in Mexico to support North American sales and growth.
News, Safety & Security
Annual awareness campaign aims to increase work zone safety
National Work Zone Awareness Week starts today. Here’s a full schedule of national events planned for the weeklong awareness campaign.
Crime & Courts, News
Supreme Court: Arbitration exemption applies to truckers outside of transportation industry
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that a truck driver doesn’t have to work in the transportation industry to be exempt from arbitration.
