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FMCSA encourages safe driving around large trucks, buses
FMCSA is working to spread the message of how the general public can safely share the roads with large trucks and buses.
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Podcast: A private approach to truck parking
Trent Cameron, CEO and co-founder of Outpost, shares his company’s ambitious plan to dot the nation with private truck parking lots.
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Federal, News
Stevens Transport seeks exemption for permit holders
Stevens Transport would like an exemption for its student drivers that has already been granted to CRST and others.
Federal, News
FMCSA renews exemption for towing group
FMCSA is renewing the International Institute of Towing and Recovery’s exemption regarding the number of tie-downs.
Federal, News, OOIDA
UCR fees shouldn’t be used as ‘slush fund,’ OOIDA says
OOIDA wants its members to remind regulators that UCR fees aren’t to be used as a “slush fund.” There is a short period for comments.
News, State
XPO/STG Southern California port truck drivers get right to unionize
Port truck drivers at two Southern California facilities have won the right to organize and join a union, the Teamsters reports.
Federal, News
Incomplete data clouds impact of hundreds of autonomous vehicle crashes
NHTSA released its first report of crash data submitted by autonomous vehicle manufacturers, but the quality of the data raises concerns.
Business, News
Dry van carrier adds to fleet
Arkansas’ P.A.M Transportation has bought new York city-based Metropolitan Trucking, ending a nearly-20-year dry spell of acquisitions.
News, State
Pennsylvania House panel moves forward autonomous vehicle bill
One bill in the Pennsylvania House would allow for the driverless testing and deployment of highly autonomous vehicles.
Coronavirus, News
Canada to end most vaccine requirements
Canada is suspending many of its vaccination requirements beginning June 20. However, requirements for entry into Canada remain.
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CVSA updates emergency declarations website
CVSA has updated its emergency declarations website. A webinar about the enhanced website and its features will be offered on June 24.
Equipment, News
Volvo VN trucks added to Bendix subsidiary steering gear recall
A recall affecting Volvo VN trucks is part of a larger recall affecting more than 100,000 heavy-duty vehicles with certain steering gears.
