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.
Listen Now
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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News, State
Virginia governor vetoes winter weather restrictions on trucks
Virginia’s governor acted this week to turn back an effort to place limitations on truck travel during winter weather.
Federal, News, State
U.S. Customs and Border Protection calls Texas border stoppage ‘unnecessary’
U.S. Customs and Border Protection urges Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to call off his “unnecessary” inspection decree on border shipments.
News, State
Tennessee bill seeks to create CDL training program for inmates
Citing success in other states, proposed legislation in Tennessee aims to create a CDL training program for incarcerated individuals nearing their release.
News, State
Nebraska public-private partnership bill nears passage
A bill nearing passage in the Nebraska Legislature would authorize the state to move forward with public-private partnerships.
Federal, News, OOIDA
Stakeholders warn EPA of unintended consequences of Cleaner Trucks Initiative
During a public hearing for EPA’s proposed Cleaner Trucks Initiative, OOIDA and others reminded the agency of past failures, including DPFs.
Fuel prices, News
Reports show falling diesel prices
For the third week in four, diesel prices have dropped. Diesel’s down 7 cents per gallon nationally and as much as 10 cents in New England.
News, State
States take action to end ticket quotas
State legislators in two states have taken action to eliminate policing for profit via ticket-writing requirements, or ticket quotas.
Crime & Courts, News, State, Truck Parking
Wrongful death suit claims trucking company did not have ‘level parking lot’
A wrongful death lawsuit alleging failure to maintain a level parking lot at a trucking company’s facility reveals the need for safe parking.
Business, Products & Services
TravelCenters of America buys I-81 franchises
Lee Hi Travel Plaza and White’s Travel Center on I-81 are no longer TravelCenters of America franchises. The company has bought them.
News
Research institute seeks input from drivers for annual operating costs study
The American Transportation Research Institute is seeking input from drivers and carriers for the annual update to its Operational Costs of Trucking report.
