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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Business
Manitoba’s Bison Transport buys another Maine carrier
Manitoba-based Bison Transport is building its U.S. presence with the purchase of another carrier in Maine. Bison USA formed in January.
News, State
California governor vetoes tax credit for certain vehicle owners
A bill vetoed by the California governor called for giving certain taxpayers money to not own a vehicle.
News, State, Tolls
Rhode Island governor on court’s ruling on truck tolling: ‘We’ll be appealing’
In September, a federal judge ruled Rhode Island’s truck-only tolling unconstitutional. The governor says the state will appeal the ruling.
Elections, Fuel prices, News, State
Carson City, Nev., voters to decide whether to adopt local diesel tax
Voters in Nevada’s capital city will decide next month whether to continue collection of a local diesel tax to aid transportation purposes.
Fuel prices, News
EIA short-term forecast optimistic despite OPEC cuts
EIA released its latest short-term energy outlook on Oct. 12, forecasting crude oil prices below $100 per barrel despite production cuts.
News, Products & Services, State, Truck Parking
Residents petition against proposed Love’s in Missouri town
Residents in Herculaneum, Mo., are trying to put a stop to a proposed Love’s Travel Stop, claiming it would bring in crime.
Federal, News, OOIDA
Trucking Alliance calls hair testing opposition ‘disappointing’; OOIDA president responds
The Trucking Alliance says there’s a “public safety problem” of illicit drug use among truckers and condemns opponents to hair testing.
Business
Kenan Advantage Group buys Toronto’s Connectrans
Fresh from acquiring New Jersey’s Carbon Express, Kenan Advantage Group adds to its logistics division by buying Connectrans Logistics.
Business, Products & Services
Spot load postings on MembersEdge jumped 5% last week
Load posts are up noticeably on MembersEdge, but there remain plenty of trucks available. Hurricane Ian’s effects are lingering.
Federal, News, Safety & Security
CVSA shares results of five-day hazmat inspection blitz
CVSA checked 6,000 vehicles carrying hazardous materials or dangerous goods during an unannounced five-day inspection blitz. How many were in violation?