Federal, News
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.
Listen Now
Podcast: Broker financial responsibility rule is final
Brokers will now face some new, stricter financial rules – but OOIDA thinks that FMCSA should have gone much further with the regulation.
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Federal, News
FMCSA’s Hutcheson talks speed limiters on Land Line Now
In an interview with LandLine.Media, FMCSA Administrator Robin Hutcheson said the agency has a lot of work to do before moving forward with its speed limiter rulemaking.
Business, News
Saia LTL Freight plans Duluth, Minn., terminal
Saia LTL Freight is purchasing land in Duluth, Minn., to build a terminal and continue the expansion of its network footprint.
Federal, News
FMCSA says marijuana policy changes are ‘going to take a while’
Marijuana laws are changing at state and federal levels. FMCSA’s chief medical officer discusses how soon the agency might make changes.
News, State
California bill aligning climate goals with transportation funding vetoed
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has wielded his veto pen thwarting pursuit to align transportation funding with the state’s climate goals.
Equipment, News
SAF-Holland recalling suspension systems
SAF-Holland is recalling certain ULX40 Suspensions, with P89 mechanical axle assemblies, built with Haldex ModulT Gen II air disc brakes.
Features
ATHS to induct 2022 Hall of Fame class on Oct. 26
The American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame will host this year’s induction ceremony on Oct. 26 in Kansas City, Mo.
Federal, News
FMCSA eyes rule to identify, remove unfit motor carriers
FMCSA says it wants to improve the process of removing unfit motor carriers from the nation’s roadways.
OOIDA, Truck Shows
OOIDA tour trailer weekends at Bobtail Apparel Truck Show
Marty Ellis is taking the OOIDA tour trailer to Dixon, Calif., for the Bobtail Apparel Truck Show and then continuing his California tour.
News, State
Utah leads states with most confrontational drivers
Which states have the most and least road rage incidents? Forbes Advisor surveyed thousands of drivers to find out.
News, State
Pennsylvania Senate committee advances autonomous vehicle bill
A Pennsylvania bill advancing through the statehouse is touted to modernize the vehicle code to allow for driverless testing and deployment of highly autonomous vehicles.
