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, OOIDA
OOIDA calls out UCR for ‘stockpiling excess funds’
The UCR Plan has been “stockpiling excess funds into financial reserves” and is in violation of its statutes, OOIDA contends.
News, State
New Louisiana law to collect electric, hybrid vehicle fee
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has signed into law a bill aid transportation funding via a fee on electric and hybrid vehicles.
Federal, News
Bipartisan bill would repeal federal excise tax on heavy trucks
Earlier this month, a pair of Congressmen introduced a bill that would repeal a federal excise tax on heavy trucks.
Crime & Courts, News
Fifty migrants confirmed dead in suspected human smuggling plan
Fifty are confirmed dead after migrants are found in abandoned semi in Texas. San Antonio’s mayor calls it a “horrific human tragedy.”
Fuel prices, News, State
Proper IFTA reporting key during tax holidays
Recent fuel tax holidays are creating compliance issues in several jurisdictions, according to IFTA. How can you be sure you’re compliant?
Federal, News
Department of Labor to host second worker classification public forum
The U.S. Department of Labor’s second public forum regarding worker classification is set for Wednesday, June 29.
Crime & Courts, News
Driver, company face lawsuit over protester’s death
An Ontario, Canada, truck driver and the motor carrier that employed him face a $5 million lawsuit over the death of a protester at a pork processing plant in June 2020. Regan Russell, 65, died on June 19, 2020, when she was struck by a truck while protesting provincial legislation that prohibited protesters from obstructing […]
Crime & Courts, News
Alvarez Transport ordered to cease after driver’s crash, death
On top of many violations, a crash killing one of its drivers led fed regulators to order Connecticut’s Alvarez Transport to stop operating.
News, State
Louisiana approves longer, heavier loads at ports
A new law in Louisiana creates a new tandem load permit for trucks hauling to and from ports in the state.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA opposes driver training school’s exemption request
When it comes to improving highway safety, OOIDA said there is no substitute for an experienced and qualified trainer.
