Federal, News, Truck Parking
Marijuana rescheduling will not alter DOT drug testing, Buttigieg tells Congress
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told Congress that truckers will be tested for marijuana even if the drug is rescheduled.
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Podcast: A look into the ‘driver shortage’ uncovers something else
A Georgia state senator discusses an effort to look into the “driver shortage” and what sorts of trucking problems came to light instead.
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OOIDA
Through Wednesday, the OOIDA tour trailer is in Ashland, Va.
Marty Ellis has hauled the OOIDA tour trailer to the TA Travel Center in Ashland, Va. He plans to be there through Wednesday, Dec. 7.
Federal, News
Department of Labor proposal generates tens of thousands of comments
More than 45,000 comments have been submitted to the Department of Labor on its proposed test to determine a worker’s job status.
Fuel prices, News, State
Nebraska extends fuel emergency
Fuel shortages due to high demand have led the state of Nebraska to extending its fuel emergency through the end of December.
Federal, News
Biden signs legislation to avoid railroad strike
President Joe Biden officially signed a bill into law on Friday, Dec. 2, to avoid a nationwide strike of railroad workers.
News
Trucking jobs up slightly in November
Trucking jobs rose modestly in November. However, the transportation sector as whole experienced a monthly drop.
Business
Cummins, Meritor complete purchase of Siemens’ Commercial Vehicles business
Cummins has completed acquiring Siemens’ Commercial Vehicles business via its Meritor subsidiary, adding it to its New Power business unit.
News, Safety & Security
Officers nab speeders in July’s Operation Safe Driver Week
Speeding was the top ticket-getting violation during Operation Safe Driver Week in July. Seat belts were No. 2 among truckers.
News, State
Texas bill would end red-light camera use
The use of red-light cameras in Texas locales is nearing its end. Efforts at the statehouse would put the final nail in the coffin.
News, State, Tolls
Proposed toll increase for New York Thruway ‘outrageous,’ says state legislator
NY Thruway Authority proposes a systemwide toll increase. One state legislator calls the plan “outrageous.” Find out how much the rates could increase.
Federal, News, Truck Parking
Truck parking bill introduced in Senate
A companion bill to the House’s Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act has been introduced in the Senate.
