Federal, News
FMCSA denies company’s exemption for under-21 pilot program
FMCSA has denied a trucking company’s request to let it use under-21 permit holders for the agency’s apprenticeship pilot program.
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The Veterans Community Project is unique among similar programs. It doesn’t just allow dogs into its communities – it welcomes them.
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Crime & Courts, Federal, News
Supreme Court asks U.S. government to weigh in on C.H. Robinson case
The Supreme Court wants the federal government’s take on C.H. Robinson’s case dealing with federal law, state negligence claims and brokers.
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.