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.
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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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Federal, News, OOIDA
MCSAC to tackle driver retention again in December
OOIDA President Todd Spencer, who serves on the FMCSA advisory panel, said truck drivers often find the benefits aren’t worth the sacrifices.
Business, Products & Services
Truck stops offer meals, thanks on Veterans Day
The Big Three major truck stop chains in the U.S. plan to salute U.S. military veterans on Veterans Day by giving them free food.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA’s 15th annual Truckers for Troops campaign is next week
The 15th annual Truckers for Troops campaign starts Nov. 8 and runs all week. So far, the effort has raised nearly $700,000 to aid veterans.
News, OOIDA
The OOIDA tour trailer heads to Oklahoma City, Okla.
Marty Ellis and the OOIDA tour trailer head to Oklahoma City, Okla. Drivers tell him supply chain inefficiencies are top of mind now.
News, State, Tolls
PennDOT’s bridge toll program receiving criticism from lawmakers
A member of the U.S. House is criticizing PennDOT’s I-80 Canoe Creek bridge toll in his district, adding to the list of lawmakers against the program.
Federal, News, OOIDA
FMCSA’s Joshi talks driver retention, detention time with OOIDA
During a meeting with OOIDA, FMCSA’s acting Administrator Meera Joshi thanked truck drivers for their commitment to the nation.
News, State
End near for daylight saving time?
Changing the clock for daylight saving time is a practice that continues to be debated at statehouses around the country and in D.C.
Coronavirus, Federal, News
OSHA issues COVID-19 vaccine mandate for private employers
OSHA has released its emergency temporary standard requiring a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for private employers with more than 100 employees.
News, OOIDA
The broker-carrier relationship
A number of issues impacting brokers and carriers were covered on the latest “Live From Exit 24” with Ken Lund of Allen Lund Co.
News
Bid to benefit Truckers Against Trafficking
An auction of an “Everyday Heroes” Kenworth T680 will be held in December with the proceeds going directly to Truckers Against Trafficking.
