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.
Listen Now
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
Senate committee to vote on FMCSA nomination
A Senate committee will consider the nomination of Robin Hutcheson as the administrator of the FMCSA during an executive session on June 22.
News, State
Pennsylvania House advances autonomous vehicle bill
The Pennsylvania House has approved a bill to allow for the driverless testing and deployment of highly autonomous vehicles.
Federal, News
Department of Labor to host worker classification public forums
The U.S. Department of Labor wants the public to help it establish a worker classification rule. OOIDA is encouraging its members to participate.
Driver Fitness
Programs aims to prevent Type 2 diabetes
People who participate in a lifestyle change program can cut the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by more than 50%, according to the CDC.
News, State
New Louisiana law double fines, authorizes camera use on Atchafalaya Bridge
A new law in Louisiana doubles fines for speeding and for truck lane restrictions along the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge.
News, OOIDA, Truck Shows
The OOIDA tour trailer pulls into Wheeling, W. Va.
After a great weekend seeing the trucks at the ATHS Ohio Vintage Truck Reunion. Marty Ellis is taking the OOIDA trailer to West Virginia.
Equipment, News
Mack Trucks recalls thousands of vehicles with R.H. Sheppard steering gears
More than 6,000 Mack trucks are being recalled to determine whether they are affected by a larger R.H. Sheppard steering gear recall.
Federal, News
FMCSA denies pipeline group’s exemption request
FMCSA declined the Pipe Line Contractors Association’s request for an exemption from certain hours-of-service regulations
Federal, News
OOIDA: Truckers need flexibility with SEC’s climate-related disclosure proposal
OOIDA wants the SEC to mitigate the burden of a proposed rule that may create a patchwork of data collection for owner-operators.
Federal, News
Driver training school asks FMCSA for exemption
Another driver training school is asking FMCSA to exempt an instructor from some of the qualification requirements.
