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: 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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Federal, Fuel prices, News
United States bans Russian oil imports
The United States announced a ban on the import of Russian oil, liquefied natural gas and coal as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Crime & Courts, Federal, News, OOIDA
Final briefs filed in hours-of-service lawsuit
The Teamsters and several safety groups are trying to strip two provisions from FMCSA’s hours-of-service rule from 2020. OOIDA rebuts them.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA tour trailer stops in Vero Beach, Fla.
Drivers are discussing diesel prices at the OOIDA tour trailer. Stop to add your 2 cents worth on that or whatever you’re seeing on the road.
Business, Products & Services
Alcoa Wheels markets covers for steer- and drive-axle wheels
Alcoa Wheels says its new wheel covers can reduce drag and improve miles per gallon. The savings tallies to $120 per truck, it says.
News, State, Tolls
Washington bill would reduce certain Tacoma Narrows Bridge tolls
A Washington Senate-approved bill would provide relief for many Tacoma Narrows Bridge users, but truck drivers are cut out of relief.
Federal, News
White House announces several actions to tighten truck emission standards
The White House is proposing actions that will significantly increase truck emission standards in what OOIDA calls “government overreach.”
Features, News
Women in Trucking picks finalists for driver of the year award
Women in Trucking Association has announced the finalists for its third annual driver-of the year award. Winner to be announced at MATS.
Federal, News
FMCSA issues final rule to end duplicative regulation
FMCSA will eliminate a “duplicative” regulation that requires drivers to submit a list of traffic convictions to their employers.
Fuel prices, News
Diesel surges by more than 70 cents
The weekly federal report shows massive jumps in diesel prices across the country, including a 74.5-cent surge in the national average.
Business, Equipment
ConMet partners with Carrier, Great Dane on zero-emission reefer trailer
ConMet eMobility aims to perfect a zero-emission reefer trailer in partnerships withCarrier Transicold, Great Dane, Sysco Corp. and Meritor.
