Federal, News
FMCSA to ease requirements in pilot program for under-21 drivers
Underwhelming participation numbers have led to changes in the requirements for FMCSA’s pilot program for under-21 drivers.
Listen Now
Podcast: What will Roadcheck focus on this year?
Inspectors will fan out across the country to do Level 1 inspections on trucks – including focuses on drugs and tractor protection systems.
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Equipment, News
International trucks recalled for wrong color backup lights
Thousands of International trucks are being recalled after Navistar was notified of backup lights that don’t meet the threshold for “white light.”
News, OOIDA
OOIDA tour trailer heads to Alabama, then Florida
Bet that protest convoys and infrastructure spending priorities will be top of mind of truckers at the OOIDA tour trailer near Mobile, Ala.
News
Officer’s death, marijuana use lead to driver being banned
A law enforcement officer’s death, along with marijuana use and other violations, has resulted in a driver being named an imminent hazard.
News, OOIDA
Improving trucker health focus of ‘Live From Exit 24’
Improving the health and wellness of truckers was the topic of conversation on the latest episode of OOIDA’s “Live From Exit 24.”
Fuel prices, News, State
Fuel tax relief pursued in at least 10 states
Legislative efforts in more than 10 states would provide motorists and/or truck drivers relief from fuel tax collections.
Federal
Supply chain report tackles truck parking, overtime exemption
The U.S. DOT released 62 supply chain actions, including ones to expand truck parking and eliminate the motor carrier overtime exemption.
News
Cross-border truck freight reaches record high last year
Rebounding from an economy weakened by the pandemic, the value of cross-border truck freight hit a record high in 2021.
Crime & Courts, News
FMCSA proposes debarring suspended trucking company
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has proposed debarring a now-defunct trucking company and its owner, Michael Chaves.
Coronavirus, Federal, News
Convoy departs California heading to Washington, D.C.
A trucker convoy protesting vaccination and mask mandates left California on Wednesday heading to Washington, D.C.
Equipment
Cummins’ acquisitions ensure its continued prosperity
Cummins is on a tear. It recently announced acquiring Meritor and Jake Brakes. The growth started years ago, says Land Line’s Tom Berg.
