Federal, News
EPA criticized for ‘torrent of regulation’
Senate Republicans criticized the EPA for “a torrent of regulation” that led to higher costs at a committee hearing on Wednesday, May 8.
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Podcast: FMCSA to cars – time to share the road
FMCSA is undertaking a project to alert the general public about sharing the road with large trucks. OOIDA’s Jay Grimes has the details.
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News, State
A shadow and lots of snow
A Feb. 2 winter storm made for treacherous travel in Missouri, Kansas, Illinois and throughout the Midwest. Up to a foot of snow is predicted.
News, State
Eleven states take steps to end ticket quotas
State legislators in at least 11 statehouses are pursuing action to eliminate policing for profit via ticket-writing requirements.
Federal, News
FMCSA updates guidance on CDL knowledge tests
FMCSA is amending its regulatory guidance to clarify that the regulations do not prohibit third-party testers from administering the CDL knowledge tests.
Crime & Courts, News, Safety & Security
Texas carrier shut down over vehicle, hours of service violations
Texas carrier Adversity Transport has been banned from trucking for out-of-service violations for vehicle maintenance and hours of service.
News
Traffic fatalities went up in first nine months of 2021
NHTSA released preliminary numbers regarding traffic fatalities during the first nine months of 2021, and they don’t look good.
News, OOIDA
Supply chain issues, driver shortages push the industry to ‘edge of a cliff’ says ATA CEO
On supply chain and driver shortage issues, ATA President Chris Spear says trucking’s at the “edge of a cliff” with a “chronic shortage of talent.”
Business, News
J.B. Hunt buys furniture maker Bassett’s trucking subsidiary
Trucking behemoth J.B. Hunt acquires the transportation subsidiary of Bassett Furniture and plans to keep shipping for Basset long term.
Business, Features
Truck stop pioneer leaves a lasting legacy
Jack Cardwell, who opened the first Petro more the 40 years ago, started truck stop changes that every long-haul driver can recognize.
News, State
Michigan House advances distracted driving bills
Michigan’s House aims to improve roadway safety by expanding what is considered distracted driving. Social media is on the no-no list.
Fuel prices
Diesel prices climb nationwide
The national average price per gallon of diesel is now $3.846, according to the Energy Information Administration’s Jan. 31 report.