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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News, OOIDA
The OOIDA tour trailer stops in Edinburg, Texas
The Texas tour for the OOIDA tour trailer continues with a stop in Edinburg, Texas. Come save him if you see him working on the trailer.
Crime & Courts, News, State
Female trucker alleges Walmart’s uniforms are discriminatory
A female driver for Walmart is claiming company uniforms are designed for men, forcing women drivers to pay for their own comfortable pants.
News, State, Tolls
Washington state committee discusses end to Tacoma Narrows Bridge tolls
A Washington state Senate panel recently discussed a bill to use existing revenue to expedite toll removal on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.
Business, Equipment, Products & Services
Engineering company touts anti-rollover system
The threat of a rollover in windy weather is scary for a tractor-trailer driver. Axicle Engineering says its system can protect drivers.
Federal, News, OOIDA
U.S. DOT unveils safety plan; OOIDA critical of truck parking omission
The U.S. Department of Transportation unveiled its National Roadway Safety Strategy. OOIDA called out the plan’s omission of truck parking.
Federal, News
Rep. Graves requests briefing on infrastructure law implementation
Rep. Sam Graves, the T&I Committee’s ranking member, wants more information on how the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will be implemented.
Federal, News, OOIDA
New hours-of-service rules don’t deter safety, OOIDA says
FMCSA’s recent changes to the hours-of-service rules were based on common sense and do not have a negative effect on safety, OOIDA says.
News, OOIDA, State
OOIDA, WTA testify in support of Washington truck parking bill
OOIDA, WTA testify in support of Washington state bill intended to reduce emissions and safety risks of inadequate truck parking.
Federal, News
FMCSA to release updated National Registry
Soon when you need a doctor for your U.S. DOT physical, the FMCSA National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners will sport a new look.
Opinion
Pushes for under-21 drivers, higher insurance minimums seem related
There are two issues that get many of us riled up. One is the incessant push by trail lawyers to increase the required minimum insurance coverage from $750,000. The second is another incessantly pushed idea that 18-20-year-olds driving tractor-trailers from state to state and across the country is a good idea. Though I worry in […]
