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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Business, Equipment
Meritor buys Siemens Commercial Vehicle business
Shortly after announcing plans to join Cummins Inc., Meritor is buying Siemens Commercial Vehicle biz for more electric powertrain expertise.
OOIDA, Truck Shows
OOIDA tour trailer stops in Morris, Ill., fresh from a vintage truck show
He’s in Morris, Ill., now, but over the weekend Marty Ellis took the OOIDA tour trailer to the ATHS Greater Cincinnati Chapter Truck Show.
Federal, News, Safety & Security
Avoiding crashes sometimes prompts need for speed, truckers say
Truckers say a proposed speed limiter mandate would prevent them from accelerating to avoid crashes.
Equipment, News, State
Self-driving vehicles allowed on Kansas roadways; Gatik begin operations
Thanks to lobbying efforts by Walmart and startup company Gatik, Kansas now allows self-driving vehicles to operate on public roads.
News, State
Heavy snow expected in Colorado as NWS issues winter weather advisory
Heavy snow in late May? A winter weather advisory has been issued for northeast Colorado. The latest forecasted snowfall totals are staggering.
News, OOIDA
Truckers for Troops celebrates Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day was created in 1949 to honor all branches of the military. Truckers for Troops sends a special thank you on this day.
Business, Equipment, News
UPS shareholders vote down proposal strengthening emissions reduction
UPS shareholders delivered a blow to the electric vehicle movement after striking down a proposal to expedite the electrification of its fleet.
News, OOIDA, Truck Shows
OOIDA tour trailer heads to Lima, Ohio, vintage truck show
On Saturday, join Marty Ellis and the OOIDA tour trailer at the Greater Cincinnati Chapter Truck Show in Honor of Jerry Howard in Lima, Ohio.
News, State
Michigan law revises work zone travel notifications
A new law in Michigan is intended to provide greater protection for road workers in work zones by authorizing improved driver notifications.
Crime & Courts, News
Gift card fraud scheme leads to seven-count indictment
A scheme that involved selling discount diesel to truck drivers resulted in a federal indictment for 61-year-old Larry Holmes of Baltimore.
