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.
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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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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.
Federal, News, OOIDA
FMCSA rescinds pair of CDL testing proposals
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has withdrawn a pair of proposals related to CDL testing. OOIDA opposed both of them.
Business, News, Products & Services
Pilot Co. investing $1B for makeover at travel centers nationwide
Dubbed New Horizons, Pilot Co.’s $1 billion project will completely overhaul, improve and modernize hundreds of travel centers.
News, State
Washington Legislature approves rest area, port restroom bills
The Washington Legislature has approved bills to keep rest areas open and to provide truckers with access to restrooms at port facilities.
