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: Time to start your engines for produce season
The unofficial start to produce season has been announced. On this week’s Market Update, we’ll discuss how that will impact certain markets.
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Federal, News
ATA wants more time to comment on speed limiter proposal
The American Trucking Associations has asked for more time to comment on a proposal that would mandate speed limiters on tractor-trailers.
Business, Equipment
Cummins pushes ahead with hydrogen engines
Cummins has a new 15-liter hydrogen engine, similar to diesel internal combustion engines, and has a deal to power Freightliner Cascadias.
News, State
Maine Community College makes driver training more accessible
Northern Maine Community College is increasing its driver training options by offering its eight-week training program at a new location.
News, State
N.Y. DMV tabs first third-party CDL testing site under new program
A transit authority CEO calls a new program for third-party CDL skills testing in New York a ‘game changer’ for his corporation.
News, State
Self-driving trucks reach milestone with testing in snowy conditions
Embark Trucks successfully completed test runs in snowy conditions in Montana, but are self-driving trucks anywhere close to widespread adoption?
News, State
Hillsborough County, Fla., voters to decide on transportation tax
Voters in Hillsborough County, Fla., will decide this fall on a proposed 1% to countywide sales tax to benefit transportation work.
Business, News, Products & Services
Rand McNally launches ELD aimed at avoiding 3G sunset problems
As mobile carriers continue to phase out their 3G networks, Rand McNally has introduced an ELD designed to provide “long-term compliance.”
News, OOIDA
The OOIDA tour trailer sets up on Ohio-Indiana state line on I-70
Marty Ellis and the OOIDA tour trailer are scheduled May 19-20 to be in New Paris, Ohio, across the road from a giant cross.
Crime & Courts, News
Marijuana use lands Pennsylvania driver on imminent hazard list
Marijuana use and repeatedly ignoring out-of-service orders has caused FMCSA to declare truck driver Eric G. Burke an imminent hazard.
OOIDA, Opinion
Would speed limiters drive truckers out of the industry?
Would speed limiters drive truckers out of the industry? Based on comments submitted to the FMCSA, many truckers say so.
