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.
Listen Now
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
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.
Crime & Courts, News
Trucking company owner gets 17 years in prison for PPP loan and Ponzi scheme
The owner of a trucking company will spend nearly two decades in prison for PPP loan fraud and a Ponzi scheme discovered during the investigation.
Business, Products & Services
Can cameras replace rearview mirrors? Yes, we found
Can cameras and video screens replace the tried-and-true rearview mirror? Land Line’s Tom Berg test drives Stoneridge’s MirrorEye system.
