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
Tesla now taking preorders for fully electric Semi
Preorders for Tesla’s fully electric Semi are open nearly five years after the unveiling. The cost to reserve the new vehicle may surprise you.
Federal, News
Traffic fatalities up across the board in 2021, including large trucks
After being among the few categories seeing a decline in traffic fatalities in 2020, large truck-involved deaths spiked last year. But why?
News, State
Action on daylight saving time continues around the country
Pursuit to end the practice of changing clocks for daylight saving time is advancing around the country and in Washington, D.C.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA: EPA’s proposed emission standards for trucks are ‘impractical’
In submitted comments, OOIDA explains how EPA’s proposal for stricter emission standards for trucks is costly and potentially dangerous.
Business, Products & Services
Spot truckload rates continue to slide
The number of load posts dropped last week on DAT MembersEdge, but the effect on rates is perplexing. Expect Roadcheck to tighten capacity.
Fuel prices, News
Recent diesel surge pauses for at least one week
Weekly increases to diesel prices have been the norm for much of 2022. It wasn’t a significant drop in prices this week, but it was a drop.
OOIDA, Truck Shows
The OOIDA tour trailer parks just west of Indy
For a break between truck shows, Marty Ellis has taken the OOIDA tour trailer to Brazil, Ind., which is just west of Indy. He’s headed to Cincy.
Business, News
Trucking carrier announces layoffs following first quarter losses
Following first quarter losses, trucking carrier announces around 70 layoffs to corporate and information technologies staff.
News, Safety & Security
Inspectors will be out in force Tuesday through Thursday
The International Roadcheck safety inspection blitz starts tomorrow and runs May 17-19. They will look at everything, but wheel ends get a special looksee.
News, State
New Michigan law cuts local road funding red tape
A new rule in Michigan is intended to save municipalities from increased road repair charges by trimming federal aid costs.