Federal, News, State
FMCSA denies Florida agency’s exemption from CDL testing rules
FMCSA has denied a Florida agency’s request for an exemption from regulations that require the CDL skills tests be completed in succession.
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Podcast: Time to start your engines for produce season
The unofficial start to produce season has been announced. On this week’s Market Update, we’ll discuss how that will impact certain markets.
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Federal, News
Medical Examiner Handbook open for review
A draft of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Medical Examiner Handbook is available for review.
News, State
Truckers help police during mental health crisis on I-680
A group of truckers in Omaha, Neb., help police during mental health crisis on I-680. Officials commend drivers for “incredible teamwork.”
Elections, News, State
Multiple North Carolina, South Carolina county ballots to include transportation tax
Countywide questions about transportation funding are slated for November ballots in multiple locations in the Carolinas.
Crime & Courts, News, State
Trucker indicted for Social Security fraud
Dwayne Bent has been indicted in a federal court for Social Security fraud after failing to disclose two passed U.S. DOT physical exams.
News, State
Maryland to offer ‘modernized’ CDL skills test
On the heels of pilot program, Maryland will expand the use of a revised CDL skills test statewide. Biggest changes are to pre-trip inspection portion of exam
Federal, News, State
California, Kansas receive trucking-related federal technology grants
FHWA has awarded nearly $10 million in technology grants for trucking-related projects in California and Kansas.
Fuel prices, News
Diesel streak hits two months
Weekly reports showed a drop in average diesel prices across the country. According to EIA, the national average is now $4.911 per gallon.
News, State
New Pennsylvania law authorizes truck weigh system
A new Pennsylvania law establishes an electronic weigh station bypass system for trucks moving across the state.
Federal, News
Steven Cliff leaves NHTSA for CARB
A little more than two months after being confirmed as the NHTSA’s 16th administrator, Steven Cliff is leaving the post.
Federal, News
FMCSA set to publish Medical Examiner Handbook
After years of waiting, the FMCSA is set to publish an updated version of the Medical Examiner Handbook.
