Federal, News
High school seeks commercial learner’s permit exemption for 17-year-olds
A high school in Washington state is asking FMCSA to let its 17-year-old students acquire commercial learner’s permits.
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Podcast: Broker financial responsibility rule is final
Brokers will now face some new, stricter financial rules – but OOIDA thinks that FMCSA should have gone much further with the regulation.
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Federal, News, OOIDA, State
OOIDA says FMCSA should deny Alaska’s driver training exemption request
OOIDA wants the FMCSA to deny Alaska’s request for an exemption from a portion of the entry-level driver training rule.
Federal, News
U.S. DOT considers electronic forms for drug testing program
The U.S. Department of Transportation will consider allowing electronic forms to be used as part of its drug and alcohol testing regulations.
Business, News
Factoring company resumes operations
A factoring company resumes operations after a shutdown. Its president says they “feel absolutely horrible for the situation that has occurred.”
News, State
Massachusetts legislature approves $11.3 billion transportation bond bill
Massachusetts lawmakers have approved an $11.3 billion transportation bond bill that calls for tapping federal aid and state surplus revenue.
Business, Crime & Courts, News, State
Old Dominion Freight Line coughs up for hazmat settlement
Old Dominion Freight Line must pay $1.36 million to settle allegations of illegal disposal of hazardous materials in California.
News, State
Emergency act declared in Oregon due to Miller Road fire
As the Miller Road fire continues to burn thousands of acres in Wasco County, Ore., Gov. Kate Brown declared a state emergency.
News, Safety & Security
Brake Safety Week enforcement blitz hits in two weeks
Brake Safety Week is in a couple of weeks. Land Line Now offers an expert’s advice on avoiding inspection problems and staying safe.
OOIDA, Truck Shows
OOIDA tour trailer heads to truck show in Franklin Grove, Ill.
A community festival and Big Rig Truck Show draw Marty Ellis and the OOIDA tour trailer to Franklin Grove, Ill.
Crime & Courts, News
Eighth Circuit revives wage lawsuit against Werner
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit revived a decade-old lawsuit alleging that Werner failed to adequately pay its student drivers.
News, State
I-70 through Topeka, Kan., closing for three weeks
Westbound Interstate 70 through downtown Topeka, Kan., is set to close for three weeks beginning Aug. 15 for pavement patching.
