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FMCSA explains plans to modernize registration system
FMCSA’s plan to modernize its registration system and crack down on fraud is going to come in stages. A rulemaking is expected this year.
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Podcast: World’s oldest active professional truck driver
Doyle Archer started driving decades ago and hasn’t stopped since. And while he didn’t give it much thought, those around him wondered if he might just be the oldest active trucker at 90 years old. And it turns out he is. We visit with the Guinness World Record holder.
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News, State
AB5 case denied by Supreme Court; what’s next?
The U.S. Supreme Court announced last week that it wouldn’t hear the California Trucking Association’s AB5 case. So, what’s next?
News, State
Alaska seeks relief from entry-level driver training rule
Citing the state’s limited infrastructure, Alaska is requesting an exemption from a portion of the FMCSA’s entry-level driver training rule.
Fuel prices, News, State
Georgia governor extends fuel tax holiday
Action taken by the Georgia governor extends the state’s fuel tax holiday and addresses supply chain issues through mid-August.
Federal, News
NHTSA to accept applications for underride protection committee
Starting this week, NHTSA will begin accepting nominations for its Advisory Committee on Underride Protection.
Fuel prices, News
Diesel numbers down this week
The ProMiles.com July 5 diesel report showed drops to the national average as well as the average price in each reporting region.
Features, OOIDA
Happy Independence Day from Truckers for Troops and OOIDA
OOIDA and Truckers for Troops wish you a safe and happy Independence Day in the latest video in its military commemoration series.
News, State
Indiana town reduces speed limit for trucks amid safety concerns
Indiana town lowers a highway speed limit for tractor-trailers, though the chief of police says it’s “not meant to punish the truckers.
Fuel prices, News, State
California’s inflation relief package includes diesel sales tax break
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed a $308 billion state budget that includes relief for truck drivers.
News, State, Tolls
Pennsylvania court rules against PennDOT bridge tolling plan
A June 30 ruling by the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court permanently blocked a PennDOT plan to toll nine bridges across the state.
Federal, News
NHTSA moves forward with underride protections
NHTSA is finalizing a rule aimed at improving protection for drivers and passengers in a rear underride crash.