Federal, News
FMCSA to ease requirements in pilot program for under-21 drivers
Underwhelming participation numbers have led to changes in the requirements for FMCSA’s pilot program for under-21 drivers.
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Podcast: What will Roadcheck focus on this year?
Inspectors will fan out across the country to do Level 1 inspections on trucks – including focuses on drugs and tractor protection systems.
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Business, Equipment
Cummins signs up Werner for 500 hydrogen internal combustion engines
Cummins Inc. has announced that mega carrier Werner Enterprises intends to buy 500 of Cummins’ 15-liter hydrogen internal combustion engines.
News, State
California Legislature approves bill to address wildlife-vehicle collisions
The California Legislature has approved a bill that addresses concern about wildlife and vehicular traffic interactions throughout the state.
Federal, News
NHTSA proposes rule on heavy-duty engine/vehicle test procedures
NHTSA is proposing amendments to test procedures for heavy-duty engines and vehicles, but the rule no longer includes trailers.
Federal, News
FMCSA renews ELD exemption for truck rental group
The Truck Renting and Leasing Association has received preliminary approval to continue waiving the ELD requirement for its drivers.
News, State
California bill provides tax credit for certain vehicle owners
One bill headed to the California governor’s desk would give certain taxpayers money to not own a vehicle.
Crime & Courts, News, State
B&R Repair faces OSHA penalties due to workplace conditions
B&R Repair, a trucking repair company in Illinois, has been hit with $326,000 in OSHA penalties after a fatality investigation.
Business, OOIDA, Products & Services
Video gives a preview of OOIDA’s Truck to Success course
OOIDA’s Truck to Success course covers all aspects of being an owner-operator. Here’s a video sample to help encourage drivers to sign up.
News, State
California to host AB5 webinar
California’s Employment Development Department will conduct an informational webinar about AB5 on Tuesday, Sept. 13.
Crime & Courts, News, State
Texas appellate court guts nuclear verdict against trucking company
Everything is bigger in Texas, except nuclear verdicts against trucking companies. Even Better Logistics is the latest to dodge such a verdict in the Lone Star State.
Business, Products & Services
TomTom’s GO Navigation app introduces truck navigation
Dutch geolocation company TomTom has an app designed for truck drivers that routes around low bridges, weight restrictions and bad traffic.