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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News, State
Pennsylvania House panel backs bill to ease truck driver apportioned registrations
A bill in the Pennsylvania statehouse would require the state transportation department to stagger expirations of apportioned registrations.
News, State, Tolls
Capital Beltway toll rate proposal lowered; report undermines project claims
One day after transport officials slightly lowered the Capital Beltway toll range, a report suggests the project will do little to reduce congestion.
Crime & Courts, News, State
California Trucking Association AB5 case still pending
Although the U.S. Supreme Court denied a petition regarding AB5 on Oct. 4, the California Trucking Association’s case is still pending.
Fuel prices, News
Diesel prices up in all regions
The Oct. 4 diesel report from the Energy Information Administration showed an increase across all regions and to the national average.
Federal, News
30-day FAST Act extension signed into law
Unable to pass an infrastructure bill in time, Congress approved a 30-day extension of the FAST Act as a stopgap measure.
Elections, News, State
Three Texas counties to decide on transportation questions
Voters in Texas locales around the state will decide next month whether to use taxes or bonds to aid transportation work.
Crime & Courts, News
Navistar to face another MaxxForce engine lawsuit in Pennsylvania
Navistar must face yet another lawsuit related to defective MaxxForce engines. This time, a Pennsylvania federal court will hear the case.
Coronavirus, Federal, News
It’s time for motor carriers to report September emergency declaration use
The deadline is here for motor carriers operating under the FMCSA’s COVID-19 emergency declaration to report the number of trips they used the exemption in September.
Coronavirus, News
COVID test mandate for truckers in Prince Edward Island could impede supply chain
A mandatory COVID test for truckers entering Prince Edward Island, regardless of their vaccination status, will cause delays, APTA warns.
Federal, News
Highway reauthorization expires; FAST Act extension may be next
The House failed to approve a Senate-approved infrastructure bill before the highway reauthorization expired at the end of September.
