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
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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.
Coronavirus, Federal, News
Homeland Security announces border reopening in two phases
Next month, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will begin allowing fully vaccinated travelers from Canada and Mexico to enter the United States.
Elections, News, State
Local elections include transportation funding questions
Counties and cities across the country this fall are set to include transportation funding questions on local election ballots.
News, State
Alisal Fire in California shuts down U.S. 101 near Santa Barbara
The Alisal Fire near the coastline in Southern California is intensifying quickly, having already jumped and shut down the 101 highway.