Federal, News
High school seeks commercial learner’s permit exemption for 17-year-olds
A high school in Washington state is asking FMCSA to let its 17-year-old students acquire commercial learner’s permits.
Listen Now
Podcast: Broker financial responsibility rule is final
Brokers will now face some new, stricter financial rules – but OOIDA thinks that FMCSA should have gone much further with the regulation.
The Latest
Fuel prices, News, State
Georgia extends fuel tax holiday; Michigan pursues plan
Action taken in Georgia extends the state’s fuel tax holiday. Meanwhile in Michigan, legislation would help cope with high fuel costs.
News, State
Arkansas takes measures to address CDL testing backlog
With wait times of over four weeks to complete the CDL skills test, Arkansas Trucking Association and state police take action to address backlog.
Business, Equipment
Used truck sales prices up; new trailer backlogs continue
Used truck sales cost a lot more in April, compared to the month or year before, says ACT Research. New trailer sales backlogs continue.
Federal, News
Retired Gen. Lyons to join supply chain task force
The White House announced that retired Gen. Stephen R. Lyons will serve as envoy for the Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA tour trailer stops in Wisconsin at Portage, Menomonie
He’s in Portage, Wis., through Saturday, but look for Marty Ellis and the OOIDA tour trailer in Menomonie, Wis., on Sunday and Monday.
Crime & Courts, News
Mother sues over Nogales, Ariz., police killing her truck-driving son
A possible misdemeanor trespassing infraction led to Nogales Police firing 122 bullets into a truck driver’s cab, killing him.
News, State
Brent Spence Bridge corridor project hits another milestone
Nearly two decades in the making, the Brent Spence Bridge corridor project is getting closer to becoming a reality.
News, State
Truckers invited to submit comments on Missouri’s transport projects
MoDOT is updating the Missouri Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, and wants to know what you think of proposed projects for the next 5 years.
News, State
Ohio Legislature approves transportation plan, Brent Spence Bridge funding
The Ohio Legislature has approved nearly $700 million for transportation purposes. Funding for the Brent Spence Bridge also is a part of the bill.
News, State
Allen’s Transport Ltd. buys Texas facility
A Canadian trucking company has finalized the purchase of a 24,000-square-foot facility in Texas to serve as its U.S. headquarters.