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.
Listen Now
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, Truck Shows
California, here comes the OOIDA tour trailer
A tour of California is on the horizon for Marty Ellis and the OOIDA tour trailer. First, he’s at Sparks, Nev., near the California border.
News, State
California extends rule to aid certain transportation work
The California governor has signed into law a bill to extend a transportation rule that is intended to reduce travel on the state’s roadways.
Features, News
Capitol Christmas Tree Tour schedule begins next month
The 2022 Capitol Christmas Tree tour begins Nov. 5. The tree will be hauled by a husband-and-wife team from Hardy Bros. Trucking.
Federal, News, Products & Services
NTSB in favor of new speed limiting system
NTSB has endorsed a new speed limiter technology for electric cars that NYC is testing, according to a CNN Business report.
Business, Equipment, News
Tesla’s Semi expected to hit streets before 2023
Tesla CEO says company’s fully-electric Semi is in production. Find out how soon the new truck is set to hit the streets.
Federal, News
Trucking group opposes hair testing, citing faith-based concerns
Concerned about false positives and faith issues, trucking groups oppose reporting hair testing data to the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
News, State, Tolls
Pennsylvania Turnpike to close for more than two days
The Pennsylvania Turnpike is set to close for 55 hours beginning on Oct. 14 in order to demolish and replace the current bridge built in 1957.
News, State
New California law addresses wildlife-vehicle collisions
A new law in California addresses concern about wildlife and vehicular traffic interactions throughout the state.
Opinion
The return of the driverless beer run
Driverless beer runs with “safety” drivers are stunts hiding the dirt behind the PR glare. Columnist John Bendel points out a few things.
News
Employment in trucking tumbles in September
Trucking employment took a large hit in September, while all transport jobs are declining for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic.
