Federal, News
Trucking industry seeks answers amid marijuana rescheduling proposal
The federal government wants to reschedule marijuana, creating confusion among federally regulated entities, including the trucking industry.
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Podcast: Ryder says transitioning to electric will cost some big bucks
How much will it cost the industry to convert to electric? One company has taken a look at the issue and thinks it has an answer.
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Federal, News, Safety & Security
Hours of service exemption denied by FMCSA
The FMCSA has denied an exemption request by Colorado’s Mountain Blade Runner Helicopters seeking relief from some hours of service regs.
News, State
Michigan House panel approves cutting local road funding red tape
A bill package advancing in the Michigan House is intended to maximize funding for local roads by trimming federal aid costs.
Federal, News
Vehicle Inventory and Use Survey underway
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics is officially launching the 2021 Vehicle Inventory and Use Survey.
News, Truck Parking
The Parking Zone – February 2022
Truck parking at the federal government level made headlines, but plenty was going on at the local, state and private sector levels.
Coronavirus, Federal, News
FMCSA emergency declaration set to surpass two-year mark
FMCSA once again extended its national emergency declaration for truckers providing direct assistance in COVID-19 relief efforts.
News, State
States approve, nix left lane plans for trucks
State lawmakers in New Mexico and Virginia have moved forward with revised plans that would address left lane use for trucks.
Coronavirus, News
Ontario authorities hit back at Freedom Convoy protesters
The Ontario Ministry of Transportation ordered numerous suspensions and seizures as well as arrests in an effort to end the Freedom Convoy.
Federal, News
FMCSA updates guidance on accident determination
FMCSA has updated its guidance regarding the determination of whether a crash should be included on a motor carrier’s accident register.
News, OOIDA, State
Pay not a contributing factor to ‘driver shortage,’ according to ITA president
The Idaho Trucking Association’s president says pay isn’t why there’s a “driver shortage,” but OOIDA says, “Hold on, Jack.”
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA opposes UCR fee proposal
FMCSA proposed reduced Unified Carrier Registration fees for 2023. OOIDA says the reductions don’t go far enough.
