Federal, News
FMCSA grants TIA’s petition on training for brokers
FMCSA has granted a petition from the Transportation Intermediaries Association regarding training requirements for brokers.
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Podcast: Crashes, drugs, fraud and parking on agenda for FMCSA forum
An FMCSA Research Forum is coming up next week, and what comes out of it could have a significant impact on your life as a truck driver.
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Federal, News
TSA grants renewal exemption for truckers with hazmat endorsement
A temporary exemption for commercial truck drivers renewing their hazardous material endorsement has been granted by the TSA.
Federal, News
FMSCA project to assess effectiveness of entry-level driver training regs
Have entry-level driver training regulations had an impact on new CDL holders? A project by the FMCSA aims to find out.
Crime & Courts, News, State, Tolls
Federal judge blocks Rhode Island’s ‘discriminatory’ truck-only tolls
Saying the fees were “enacted with a discriminatory purpose,” a federal judge ruled that Rhode Island’s truck-only tolls are unconstitutional.
Business, Products & Services
Training specific to tankers available through CarriersEdge
A training course for tanker drivers is now available through CarriersEdge, a company offering more than 100 training options.
News, State
Colorado proposal would revise state’s speed camera rule
A proposal at the Colorado statehouse would amend statute to expand the use of speed enforcement cameras.
Crime & Courts, News, OOIDA, State
California attempts to block OOIDA’s request to join AB5 case
OOIDA wants to represent small-business truckers in a lawsuit against California’s AB5. The state says OOIDA’s request came too late.
Federal, News
Study to look at automated driving systems, commercial driver engagement
There’s little data on how commercial drivers engage with Level 2 and 3 automated driving system-equipped trucks. FMCSA wants to fix that.
News, State
PennDOT target of resolution seeking a review of the department
PennDOT is the target of a resolution introduced in the Pennsylvania statehouse seeking for a complete comparative review of the department.
Crime & Courts, News
Where’s the beef? Police search for trailers, cargo valued at $750K
Three trailers of meat were stolen in a Nebraska city, its second meat theft in a matter of months. Trailers and meat are valued at $750K.
Federal, News, OOIDA
NHTSA reports ‘crisis’ despite small decline in traffic deaths
Data show a dip in traffic deaths, but the U.S. DOT isn’t claiming victory. OOIDA asks if cars are crashing, why the emphasis on big trucks?
