Federal, News
FMCSA denies company’s exemption for under-21 pilot program
FMCSA has denied a trucking company’s request to let it use under-21 permit holders for the agency’s apprenticeship pilot program.
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OOIDA
The OOIDA tour trailer has two Michigan stops planned
Saginaw, Mich., is known for more than just a nice-sized truck stop. Marty Ellis plans to have the OOIDA tour trailer there April 28-30.
News, State, Tolls
Pennsylvania bills address toll collection concerns
Multiple bills in the Pennsylvania statehouse are touted to update and improve the method of collecting and reporting on Pennsylvania Turnpike tolls.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA vocal in its support of GOT Truckers Act
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is telling members of the media why the GOT Truckers Act should be made into law.
News
Government data suggests Canadian protests had little effect on cross-border freight
Despite demonstrators blocking Canadian border crossings, northern cross-border truck freight increased in February.
News
Coca-Cola pledges $1 million for commercial driver training
Coca-Cola announced a $1 million donation to the Technical College System of Georgia Foundation for commercial driver training.
News
D.C. Circuit hears arguments in hours-of-service lawsuit
FMCSA’s change to its 30-minute break provision was prompted by negative consequences from the previous rule, an OOIDA attorney said.
News, State
Texas border disruption cost state and nation billions of dollars, report says
It lasted only a week, but Gov. Greg Abbot’s decision to increase Texas border inspections resulted in the loss of billions of dollars.
News
Ontario dreams big for Highway 401 upgrades
Ontario’s Highway 401 is in line for more lanes, more parking, and more and longer tandem trailers, according to a draft transportation plan.
Fuel prices, News, State
Fuel tax relief, tax rebates pursued at statehouses
Action at eight statehouses provides fuel tax relief. Pursuit elsewhere would make available tax relief in other forms.
Coronavirus, Federal, News
Homeland Security extends vaccine requirements
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has extended COVID-19 vaccination requirements for non-U.S. travelers.