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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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Federal, News
FMCSA denies FirstGroup request for exemption from querying new drivers
Public transit provider FirstGroup will not be exempt from running full queries on new employees in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
Federal, Fuel prices, News
Federal energy outlook forecasts a rebound, but not until 2022
The EIA released its most recent short-term energy outlook on Oct. 13. The outlook remains subject to uncertainty, due to COVID-19.
Crime & Courts, News, State
UPS truck driver escapes $27 million judgment … for now
In an odd twist, a $27 million ruling in favor of motorists suing a UPS truck driver backfired on them, resulting in a new trial.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA to FMCSA: Provide relief for drug testing disruptions
Shortages of plastic cups and lab technicians could leave some drivers in a bind when called for a random drug test, OOIDA warns.
Federal, News
Meera Joshi confirmation vote set for next week
A Senate committee will have an executive session to vote on whether Meera Joshi should be confirmed as the FMCSA’s next administrator.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA tour trailer rolls into Boise, Idaho
Marty Ellis next takes the OOIDA tour trailer to Boise, Idaho, the hometown of Jon Osburn, Ellis’ predecessor as skipper of The Spirit.
News, State
Michigan Senate panel reviews speed limits rule revision
Michigan speed limits are the topic of a bill moving through the statehouse to provide more flexibility from the 85th percentile formula.
News, State
Flooding can render one quarter of U.S. infrastructure, roads inoperable
A new report suggests that about 25% of the nation’s critical infrastructure and roads are at extreme risk due to flooding.
Federal, News, OOIDA
Supply chain plan announced; OOIDA says detention must be addressed
In an effort to address disruptions in the supply chain, the White House announced a plan to move toward 24/7 operations at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
News, Safety & Security
Hazmat enforcement blitz tallies 2,700 violations over five days
CVSA conducted a hazmat and dangerous goods enforcement blitz in June. Inspectors stopped 13,471 vehicles in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.