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
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.
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.