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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: Economist – pay and safety go hand-in-hand in trucking
A well-paid trucker is a safe trucker. Michael Belzer of Wayne State University concluded that about intrastate and interstate truckers.
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San Pedro Bay Ports seek comment on second drayage truck assessment
Truckers are invited to comment on a draft feasibility assessment of cleaner drayage truck technologies at the San Pedro Bay ports.
News, State
Minnesota extends emergency fuel order
Citing increased demand, low inventories and supply chain constraints, Minnesota has extended an emergency fuel order until Sept. 11.
Coronavirus, Federal, News
FMCSA reports two crashes under emergency declaration since March 2020
Thousands of loads have been hauled under an emergency declaration since March 2020. FMCSA said it is aware of two crashes.
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Freedom Drivers Project at Missouri State Fair
MoDOT is partnering with Truckers Against Trafficking to bring the Freedom Drivers Project traveling exhibit to the Missouri State Fair.
Business, Equipment
Navistar shows new fuel-saving powertrain
The S13 diesel and T14 automated transmission start going into Aero highway tractors next summer, delivering up to 15% fuel savings.
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.
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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.
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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