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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Crime & Courts, News, State, Tolls
Raimondo escapes subpoenas in ATA’s truck-only toll lawsuit
Rhode Island scored a partial victory in the lawsuit challenging its truck-only tolls after former Gov. Raimondo and other officials dodge subpoenas.
Federal, News
Driver pay a focus of Joshi nomination hearing
Meera Joshi brought attention to problems with driver compensation during her nomination hearing to become FMCSA administrator.
News, State
New York law mandates zero-emission vehicles
A new law in New York calls for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution by mandating zero-emission vehicles by 2045.
News, OOIDA, Truck Shows
Everything you need to know about GBATS 2021
4 State Trucks’ Guilty By Association truck show returns, live and in-person for the first time since 2018. Here’s what you need to know.
Federal, News
T&I Republicans critical of truck parking amendment defeat
Republicans on the House T&I Committee are calling out Democrats for the rejection of an amendment that would have dedicated $1 billion for truck parking.
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.
