Federal, News, Truck Parking
Marijuana rescheduling will not alter DOT drug testing, Buttigieg tells Congress
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told Congress that truckers will be tested for marijuana even if the drug is rescheduled.
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Podcast: What can we expect out of new FMCSA leader?
FMCSA’s new acting administrator has a long history in the DOT – and it may offer a guide for those wondering where the agency is headed.
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Federal, News, State
Amtrak crash resurrects rail crossings concerns
An Amtrak crash involving a truck has reignited concerns regarding train crossings across the United States, especially grade crossings.
Business, News
Yellow Corp. addresses ‘driver shortage’ by adding new CDL training academies
Addressing driver shortage, Yellow Corp. adds three new tuition-free CDL training academies. LTL carrier aims to train 1,000 new drivers in 2022.
News, State
Diesel sales tax holiday coming to California
Legislative leaders in California have announced a state budget agreement that includes relief for truck drivers.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA calls out UCR for ‘stockpiling excess funds’
The UCR Plan has been “stockpiling excess funds into financial reserves” and is in violation of its statutes, OOIDA contends.
News, State
New Louisiana law to collect electric, hybrid vehicle fee
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has signed into law a bill aid transportation funding via a fee on electric and hybrid vehicles.
Federal, News
Bipartisan bill would repeal federal excise tax on heavy trucks
Earlier this month, a pair of Congressmen introduced a bill that would repeal a federal excise tax on heavy trucks.
Crime & Courts, News
Fifty migrants confirmed dead in suspected human smuggling plan
Fifty are confirmed dead after migrants are found in abandoned semi in Texas. San Antonio’s mayor calls it a “horrific human tragedy.”
Fuel prices, News, State
Proper IFTA reporting key during tax holidays
Recent fuel tax holidays are creating compliance issues in several jurisdictions, according to IFTA. How can you be sure you’re compliant?
Federal, News
Department of Labor to host second worker classification public forum
The U.S. Department of Labor’s second public forum regarding worker classification is set for Wednesday, June 29.
Crime & Courts, News
Driver, company face lawsuit over protester’s death
An Ontario, Canada, truck driver and the motor carrier that employed him face a $5 million lawsuit over the death of a protester at a pork processing plant in June 2020. Regan Russell, 65, died on June 19, 2020, when she was struck by a truck while protesting provincial legislation that prohibited protesters from obstructing […]