Federal, News, Safety & Security
CVSA petitions FMCSA to amend inspection report requirements
CVSA has petitioned the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to remove one of the requirements involving inspection reports.
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Podcast: Hybrid semis – the way of the future?
The push for electric trucks generates a lot of concerns. But what about hybrid semis? Revoy’s founder and CEO lays out his vision.
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Crime & Courts, News, State
CDL manual not proof of higher standard for truckers, federal court rules
In a blow to personal injury attorney tactics, a federal court found that the CDL manual cannot be cited to show a higher standard of care.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA’s decades of advocacy for truckers leads to Hall of Fame
OOIDA, which started in 1973 to advocate for truckers, has been inducted into the American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame.
Crime & Courts, News
XPO settles pair of port driver lawsuits for nearly $30 million
XPO has agreed to pay nearly $30 million to settle two driver misclassification cases involving hundreds of California port drivers.
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.