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: Time to start your engines for produce season
The unofficial start to produce season has been announced. On this week’s Market Update, we’ll discuss how that will impact certain markets.
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Crime & Courts, Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA to represent truck drivers in hours of service lawsuit
OOIDA plans to represent truck drivers’ interests during oral arguments in a case involving hours-of-service regulations
Opinion
Troopers tally 500 tickets on California’s I-5 Grapevine
California troopers were out in force last week on the steep Grapevine of California’s I-5. The ticket blitz magnified some glaring issues.
News, State, Tolls
States still pursuing tolls despite available federal funding
Despite billions of dollars in available funding, the Alliance for Toll-Free Interstates is still watching several potential toll projects.
Federal, News
Review of FMCSA survey on Mexico carriers to be conducted
The Office of Inspector General will determine if FMCSA met requirements in authorizing Mexico-domiciled carriers.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA weighs in on updates to Trucking Action Plan, Hutcheson nomination
An update to the Biden administration’s Truck Action Plan and an official nomination for FMCSA administrator gave OOIDA plenty to address this week.
Fuel prices, News, State
New York and New Mexico latest states to offer fuel tax relief
Five states approve fuel tax relief efforts. Others near deals while some states resist pursuing relief for motorists and truckers.
Business, News
New Walmart program boosts pay and benefits
Walmart announced increased pay and benefits for drivers through a new program offered through the Walmart private fleet.
OOIDA
Come Sunday, the OOIDA tour trailer will be in Rochelle, Ill.
Marty Ellis plans to park the OOIDA tour trailer at the Rochelle, Ill., Petro. After this stop, he heads to the OOIDA spring Board meeting.
Federal, News
FMCSA extends Women of Trucking board application deadline
Female truckers interested in applying for FMCSA’s new Women of Trucking Advisory Board have another week to do so.
Federal, News, State
NHTSA investigating autonomous truck tech company following crash
Following a crash involving an autonomous vehicle, NHTSA is looking into whether Pony.ai was compliant with its crash reports.
