Federal, News
FMCSA to ease requirements in pilot program for under-21 drivers
Underwhelming participation numbers have led to changes in the requirements for FMCSA’s pilot program for under-21 drivers.
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Podcast: From homeless to full of hope
Thanks to the Veterans Community Project, an Army veteran and former truck driver has gone from homeless to full of hope for the future.
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OOIDA, Truck Shows
The OOIDA tour trailer joins Ohio Vintage Truck Reunion
Marty Ellis and the OOIDA tour trailer are headed to the Ohio Vintage Truck Reunion in the Ashland. It’s a four-ATHS-chapter truck show.
News, State, Tolls
Pennsylvania Senate committee advances V-toll notification bill
E-ZPass not working in Pennsylvania? The state Senate is working on a bill to make sure you actually know that and don’t collect fees.
News, State
Record flooding creates statewide emergency in Montana
Montana declared a state of emergency due to historic flooding that closed Yellowstone National Park and forced thousands to evacuate.
News, State
Statewide Multimodal Freight Plan seeks public input
Experiencing issues driving through North Carolina? Let the state know by providing feedback through its Statewide Multimodal Freight Plan.
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.