Federal, News
High school seeks commercial learner’s permit exemption for 17-year-olds
A high school in Washington state is asking FMCSA to let its 17-year-old students acquire commercial learner’s permits.
Listen Now
Podcast: Broker financial responsibility rule is final
Brokers will now face some new, stricter financial rules – but OOIDA thinks that FMCSA should have gone much further with the regulation.
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News, OOIDA
OOIDA tour trailer ends year with Joplin, Mo., stop
The year’s final stop for the OOIDA tour trailer will be in Joplin, Mo. In January, Marty Ellis plans to head to Texas and places south.
Equipment
Cummins X12 engines recalled over fuel injection system issue
Thousands of Cummins X12 diesel engines are being recalled after the manufacturer discovered an issue with fuel injectors.
Fuel prices, News
More drops in diesel prices
Diesel prices continued on a downward trend, according to a weekly report from the Energy Information Administration released on Dec. 13.
Analysis, News, Products & Services
Central Freight Lines shuts its doors
Central Freight Lines, a Texas motor carrier with nearly a century of history, is closing its doors despite a white-hot freight market.
News, State
Road funding increase pursued in Wyoming
A Wyoming state legislative panel has voted in favor of pursuing multiple sources of revenue to boost road funding around the state.
News, State
Smog inspections ordered twice a year for California big trucks
New California regs require twice-a-year smog inspections for big trucks. With onboard diagnostics, though, they won’t have to stop for it.
News
Truckers without FEMA loads should avoid areas ravaged by tornadoes
Although truckers are eager to help, only those with FEMA loads should enter areas impacted by the historic tornado that struck Kentucky.
Business, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Federal, News
Still several unanswered questions regarding Yellow Corp.’s $700M loan
Congress is still waiting on documents explaining why Yellow Corp. received a massive national defense loan from the coronavirus relief bill.
Equipment
Paccar wreckers and auto haulers recalled for service brake issue
Paccar is recalling nearly 1,000 trucks after finding an issue affecting service brakes installed on wrecker and auto-hauler applications.
Federal, News, Truck Parking
Truck parking bill picks up two more co-sponsors
HR2187, the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act, is picking up more cosponsors, but still needs a shove from stakeholders.
