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: 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
FMCSA to host apprenticeship program webinar
FMCSA’s Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program is a three-year program to help individuals ages 18-20 explore trucking careers.
Features, News
Riding shotgun: Program aims to pair truckers and pets
Too many pets and not enough homes. Why one Tennessee animal shelter is turning to truckers to find homes for pets during a rise in incoming animals.
Federal, News, Truck Parking
Rep. Mike Bost talks truck parking
Land Line Now caught up with Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., to discuss his Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act and contacting elected officials.
Crime & Courts, News
Former US Xpress attorney disbarred for fraud
A lawyer who defrauded US Xpress with false EEOC complaints while he was the carrier’s in-house counsel has been barred from practicing law.
Features, OOIDA, Truck Shows
Commercial Chaos for a Cure draws OOIDA tour trailer back to Iowa
Marty Ellis is looking forward to visiting Sanborn, Iowa, to take join the Commercial Chaos for a Cure fundraiser and tour a truck museum.
News, State
AB5 protests cause disruptions at Port of Oakland
Protests over California’s Assembly Bill 5 continue to cause disruptions at the Port of Oakland.
Federal, News
OOIDA opposes exemption request over trainer qualifications
OOIDA pushed for a driver training rule. Now, the Association doesn’t want the rule to be undermined by exemptions.
News, State
Indiana, Massachusetts expected to joint list of states to provide tax rebates
Tax rebates to provide relief from higher costs for goods and services continue to be pursued in states around the country.
Driver Fitness, News
Vision exemptions – navigating the alternative vision standard
Seeking a vision exemption? A step-by-step guide for drivers looking to obtain a vision exemption under FMCSA’s new alternative vision standard.
News, State
Minnesota enacts emergency fuel order
Low fuel inventories and a nearby refinery closures resulted in Minnesota issuing an emergency order providing relief for fuel haulers.
