Federal, News
CDL changes would hinder safety, truckers say
Hundreds of truck drivers have spoken out against proposed changes to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s CDL requirements.
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Podcast: Expert – trucking’s inefficiencies put the burden on drivers
Whether it’s lease-purchase agreements, compensation or any number of other issues, Steve Viscelli has thoughts about how to change things.
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Crime & Courts, News, State
Swift truckers’ wage dispute ends with $7M settlement
A 12-year-old Swift Transportation wage dispute comes to an end during a time when Congress is considering ending wage exemptions for truckers.
News, State
Two states act to end ticket quotas; other states in pursuit
State legislators in two states take action to eliminate policing for profit via ticket-writing requirements, or ticket quotas.
News, State
Louisiana Senate approves double fines, camera use on Atchafalaya Basin Bridge
Louisiana Senate approves bill to double fines for certain violations along the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge. Enforcement cameras would also be authorized.
Federal, News
U.S. DOT leader Norman Mineta dies at age 90
Former Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta died on Tuesday, May 3. He was 90 years old.
Federal, News, OOIDA
Speed limiter mandate comment period now open
Truck drivers have already taken to social media to oppose a speed limiter mandate. But the time is now for truckers to submit formal comments to FMCSA.
Business, News
TravelCenters of America accepting nominations for 2022 Citizen Driver
Nomination forms for the 2022 TravelCenters of America Citizen Driver are now available on the TA website. You can also nominate via email.
News
Indeed offers 500 scholarships for veterans to earn their CDL
In an attempt to attract veterans to the industry, job search website Indeed.com has announced the funding of 500 CDL training scholarships for veterans.
Fuel prices, News, State
Fuel tax relief, tax rebate efforts continue nationwide
Statehouse actions provide fuel tax relief. Pursuit elsewhere would make available tax relief in other forms.
Federal, News
Driver retention key to supply chain, Buttigieg says
If you want to improve truck driver retention, you have to improve the working conditions, according to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
Opinion
How to speed up the supply chain? Louisiana and Georgia stick it to drivers
Louisiana and Georgia stick it to truckers, all in the name of a “driver shortage” –anything except require better pay and treatment for them.