Federal, News
FMCSA denies company’s exemption for under-21 pilot program
FMCSA has denied a trucking company’s request to let it use under-21 permit holders for the agency’s apprenticeship pilot program.
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Podcast: Will the free market solve truck parking?
Tyson Fisher brings us an update on the truck parking crisis, including plans for tens of thousands of paid truck parking spaces nationwide.
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News, OOIDA
OOIDA gears up for Truckers for Troops campaign
This year is the 16th OOIDA’s Truckers for Troops fundraising campaign. To date, the program has raised over $700,000 for military veterans.
News, State
Florida judge nullifies Hillsborough County transportation tax question
For the second time in as many years, one Florida county’s pursuit of additional transportation funding has been thwarted.
Business, News
IRS per diem rates for truckers stay the same
Per diem rates for truck drivers did not increase for 2022-23, remaining at $69 for travel in the U.S. and $74 for travel in Canada.
Fuel prices, News
Diesel sees largest increase in months
Diesel prices increased significantly across the country after several weeks of declining prices. The national average surged by 38 cents.
Federal, News
Speed limiter proposal eyes June 2023 unveiling
By next summer, the FMCSA expects to unveil a proposal requiring most commercial motor vehicles to use speed limiters.
News, State
Port of Long Beach to host ‘Help for Truckers’ day
The Port of Long Beach is hosting a “Help for Truckers Day” for drivers to obtain up to four different certifications on Oct. 18-19.
Federal, News
Department of Labor proposes new worker classification rules
The U.S. Department of Labor announced a proposal to update how it determines whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor.
News, State
Colorado’s getting serious about chains for the season
Colorado State Patrol is getting serious about commercial truck drivers being prepared for winter by having tire chains as required by law.
News, State
New York ‘dimwitted’ proposal targets New Jersey drivers
State lawmakers in New York and New Jersey are bickering about legislation to counter traffic enforcement rules.
Business, News
Tank transporter Kenan Advantage Group buys Carbon Express
Kenan Advantage Group, a major North American tank truck transporter, is getting even bigger. Kenan Advantage Group, based in North Canton, Ohio, has acquired Wharton, N.J.-based Carbon Express, according to a news release. Carbon Express transports liquid bulk products throughout North America, including chemicals, transformer oil, motor oil, lubricants and water treatment chemicals. The entire […]
