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: Time to start your engines for produce season
The unofficial start to produce season has been announced. On this week’s Market Update, we’ll discuss how that will impact certain markets.
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Federal, News
Senate to discuss FMCSA administrator nomination
A Senate committee will consider the nomination of Meera Joshi as the leader of the FMCSA at a hearing on Wednesday, Sept. 22.
Federal, News, OOIDA
Last chance to comment on proposed vision standards changes for CMVs
The public comment period on FMCSA’s proposal to change vision standards for commercial drivers ends on Thursday, Sept. 23.
News, State
Fines for Oregon tire chain law violations to double
With winter not too far away, truckers need to make sure they are compliant with tire chain laws. This year, fines in Oregon will double.
Fuel prices, News
Diesel up outside of Rocky Mountain region
The diesel report from the Energy Information Administration released on Sept. 20 showed an increase of 1.3 cents to the national average.
Crime & Courts, News
Wilsonart must face crash lawsuit in controversial dashcam case
In an ironic twist, Wilsonart was denied summary judgment in a case that led to the state’s Supreme Court to change its summary judgment rules.
News, State
Pennsylvania bill would ease truck driver apportioned registrations
A new bill in Pennsylvania would require the state DOT to stagger expirations of apportioned registrations. It could help truck drivers.
Federal, News, OOIDA
Werner tries to benefit from ‘driver shortage’ claims, OOIDA says
OOIDA calls a recent exemption request from Werner Enterprises an example of a large carrier using the claims of a driver shortage to take advantage of safety regulations.
Business, Equipment
TMC debates electronic braking, future tractor-trailer connections
A mock debate by a Technology & Maintenance Council panel presented the pros and cons of electronic braking and trailer connectivity.
News, OOIDA
‘Live From Exit 24’ welcomes OOIDA Business Services to next show
“Live From Exit 24” is back Wednesday night at 7 p.m. Central. Join host Mike Matousek and OOIDA manager business services Dale Watkins.
Crime & Courts, News
Feds issue more indictments in ‘Operation Sideswipe’
At least 40 people have been charged in connection with Operation Sideswipe, a scheme to deliberately crash cars into commercial vehicles.
