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NHTSA denies petition on rear-impact guard final rule
NHTSA denied a petition from trucking safety groups to reconsider a 2022 final rule aimed at improving rear-impact guards.
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Podcast: When roads go down, truckers pay the price
A closure on U.S. 50 in Colorado prompts talk on resiliency and practicality – and the effect infrastructure problems have on truck drivers.
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Federal, News
FMCSA denies pipeline group’s exemption request
FMCSA declined the Pipe Line Contractors Association’s request for an exemption from certain hours-of-service regulations
Federal, News
OOIDA: Truckers need flexibility with SEC’s climate-related disclosure proposal
OOIDA wants the SEC to mitigate the burden of a proposed rule that may create a patchwork of data collection for owner-operators.
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Driver training school asks FMCSA for exemption
Another driver training school is asking FMCSA to exempt an instructor from some of the qualification requirements.
News, State
Three Pennsylvania state lawmakers call for gas tax holidays
Multiple pursuits underway at the Pennsylvania statehouse would provide gas price relief for consumers. Diesel fuel is not included.
News, State
Michigan work zone cameras bill advances
A Michigan House committee has voted to advance a bill to authorize automated speed enforcement in highway work zones throughout the state.
News, State
FMCSA denies Minnesota’s CDL test exemption
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has doubled down on its denial of the state of Minnesota’s request regarding CDL testing regulations.
News, Truck Shows
Truckers’ Parade Against Cancer receives Hero of Research award
Truckers’ Parade Against Cancer receives honor from American Cancer Society. Annual event has raised over $1.4 million for cancer research.
Features, Truck Shows
Champions crowned at 2022 SuperRigs
The 2022 Shell Rotella SuperRigs awarded $25,000 in cash and prizes. 12 drivers were also selected for the 2023 SuperRigs calendar.
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Nominate someone for TA & Petro’s Citizen Driver 2022
TravelCenters of America, which operates TA & Petro truck stops, seeks nominations for its 2022 Citizen Driver honor. Nominations are due June 30.
OOIDA, Truck Shows
The OOIDA tour trailer joins Ohio Vintage Truck Reunion
Marty Ellis and the OOIDA tour trailer are headed to the Ohio Vintage Truck Reunion in the Ashland. It’s a four-ATHS-chapter truck show.