Federal, News
CDL changes would hinder safety, truckers say
Hundreds of truck drivers have spoken out against proposed changes to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s CDL requirements.
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Podcast: Expert – trucking’s inefficiencies put the burden on drivers
Whether it’s lease-purchase agreements, compensation or any number of other issues, Steve Viscelli has thoughts about how to change things.
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Crime & Courts, News
Driver in fatal I-70 Denver crash had mountain experience
A video has surfaced in which Rogel Aguilera-Mederos says he had mountain experience before the crash that got him 110 years in prison.
News, State, Truck Parking
FDOT hosting I-4 corridor truck parking public meeting on Jan. 26
Florida plans to build a truck parking facility along the I-4 corridor, and truckers have a chance to tell officials where to put it.
Equipment
Paccar recalling trucks with methane detection issue
Paccar is recalling more than 1,000 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks that may have an issue with the methane detection system.
Coronavirus, News
Canada moving forward with cross-border vaccine mandate for truckers
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he is moving ahead with a mandate that will require truck drivers to be fully vaccinated before crossing into Canada.
Fuel prices, News
Diesel prices back up this week
The weekly report from the Energy Information Administration showed an increase in diesel prices for the first time in nearly two months.
Federal, News
New driver training rule almost here
Beginning next month, a long-anticipated entry-level driver training rule will go into effect. The new standards take effect Feb. 7.
News
Trucking freight crossing the borders near all-time high
North American freight is going strong, with truck freight crossing the borders continuing an eight-month growth streak.
News, State
Pennsylvania bill would allow expanded use of self-driving vehicles
A new Pennsylvania bill would permit self-driving vehicles to operate on roadways with or without a driver in the driver’s position.
News, OOIDA
Big Spring, Texas, is the next stop for the OOIDA tour trailer
Marty Ellis next takes the OOIDA tour trailer to Big Spring, Texas. Driver buzz has been about supply issues and the tragic Denver crash.
News, OOIDA
Win some OOIDA swag
The first “Live From Exit 24” of 2022 will feature a trucking trivia contest complete with prizes for listeners who answer correctly.