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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Federal, News
NHTSA moves forward on automated vehicle rule
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is rolling out a rule aimed at ensuring the safety of occupants in automated vehicles.
News, State
States debate daylight saving time
The practice of changing clocks for daylight saving time is under review in statehouses around the country, and in Washington, D.C.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA’s Spencer details trucking inequities at supply chain forum
The path to improving the supply chain and increasing safety starts with paying truckers for their time, according to OOIDA President Todd Spencer.
OOIDA, Truck Shows
OOIDA tour trailer heads to the Safety Drive for a Cure near Atlanta
This weekend, Marty Ellis takes the OOIDA tour trailer to Atlanta to check out the truck driving competition at the Safety Drive for a Cure.
News, OOIDA
Tax expert warns truckers not to make this common mistake
Taxes and common mistakes truckers make while filing were addressed by tax expert Barry Fowler on the most recent episode of “Live From Exit 24.”
Business, Products & Services
Missouri company Safe Fleet buys U.K. LED maker
Safe Fleet, Belton, Mo., has bought U.K. LED lighting maker Labcraft, its second U.K. acquisition. Safe Fleet markets to several subsectors.
News, State, Truck Parking
Truckers invited to inform southeast Minnesota transport officials of needs
Truckers have the perfect opportunity to have their needs addressed in Southeast Minnesota by commenting on MnDOT’s District 6 Freight Plan.
News, OOIDA, Truck Shows
OOIDA brings educational opportunities to MATS
The Mid-America Trucking Show is back, and OOIDA will be in Louisville, Ky., to educate and inform its members.
Fuel prices, News, OOIDA
Fuel surcharge necessary in volatile market
Diesel prices have reached prices not seen in over a decade. Owner-operators should protect their business by implementing a fuel surcharge.
News, State
Veterans to receive CDL knowledge test waivers under proposed bill
Veterans with driving experience could obtain knowledge test waivers under a proposed New Jersey bill, streamlining the CDL process.
